33 pages 1 hour read

Isaac Asimov

Robot Dreams

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 1986

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Essay Topics

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How does Asimov use the concept of dreams in robots as an allegory to discuss issues of freedom, autonomy, and ethical responsibility?

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Analyze the character of Dr. Susan Calvin. How does her role as a robopsychologist complicate her ethical decisions throughout the story?

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Identify instances of foreshadowing in the text. How do these moments contribute to the story’s escalating tension and its ultimate resolution?