Annie Bot

Why is Annie’s status as a surrogate for Doug’s ex-wife significant to the novel’s themes? How does Doug’s own past complicate Annie’s journey toward self-determination and autonomy?

How does artificial intelligence function as an allegory for marginalized people within the narrative? Why might Greer have chosen a “Cuddle Bunny” over a different model to illustrate this allegory?

How does artificial intelligence function as an allegory for marginalized people within the narrative? Why might Greer have chosen a “Cuddle Bunny” over a different model to illustrate this allegory?

Pick another work of literary science fiction that engages with issues related to gender and sexuality. What common themes does it share with Annie Bot, and how does it use a speculative universe to speak to real-world experiences of sex and gender?

How does learning function as a motif within the text? Which of the novel’s important themes does this motif speak to, and how does learning help the author build her argument about the nature of the self and identity?

How might this novel be read as a cautionary tale against humanity’s abuse of technology? Which of the human characters can be said to abuse technology, and what impact does that abuse have on their lives?

Discuss Annie and Delta’s relationship. What lessons does Annie learn during her time with Delta, and how do they help her understand her own humanity on a deeper level?

Despite being a robot, the men in Annie’s life consistently reaffirm that they see her as a woman and use her as an outlet for their views of human women. Discuss the novel’s view on the relationship between femininity and possession.