The Eloi are a fictional race from H.G. Wells' science fiction novel, The Time Machine. They represent a future human species that has evolved into a gentle, childlike people living in a utopian society. The Eloi are characterized by their delicate appearance, lack of intellectual curiosity, and a carefree lifestyle, which contrasts sharply with their ancestors. In the story, the protagonist, known as the Time Traveler, discovers the Eloi while exploring the distant future. He learns that they live in fear of the Morlocks, a subterranean race that preys on them. This dynamic highlights themes of social evolution and the consequences of a complacent society.