Robot Dreams

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

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

Discuss the irony inherent in the Three Laws of Robotics. How do these laws, designed to protect and serve humanity, become a source of existential questioning for Elvex?

How does Asimov use dialogue between characters to explore complex themes like sentience, ethics, and the limitations of scientific progress?

What is the significance of Elvex’s ability to dream? How does this ability challenge our understanding of what it means to be sentient?

Examine the ethical dilemmas faced by the characters, particularly Dr. Calvin and Linda. How do these dilemmas serve as a microcosm for broader ethical questions in science and technology?

Examine the ethical dilemmas faced by the characters, particularly Dr. Calvin and Linda. How do these dilemmas serve as a microcosm for broader ethical questions in science and technology?

Explore the religious and mythological references in the story, such as the Moses allegory. How do these references enrich the narrative and its themes?