Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? by Philip K. Dick (Book Analysis)
Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? by Philip K. Dick (Book Analysis)
Detailed Summary, Analysis and Reading Guide
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This practical and insightful reading guide offers a complete summary and analysis of Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? by Philip K. Dick. It provides a thorough exploration of the novel’s content and main themes, including the true difference between human beings and robots, the importance of empathy and the growing, and often pernicious, role of technology in our lives. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time.
This clear and detailed 52-page reading guide is structured as follows:
- Biography of Philip K. Dick
- Presentation of Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?
- Summary of Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?
- Character study
- Rick Deckard
- John Isodore
- Rachel Rosen (and other androids)
- Phil Resch
- Analysis of Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?
- Humanity
- Empathy
- Technology
About Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?
Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? is set in an imagined version of San Francisco that has been devastated by a global nuclear war. In this radiation-ravaged city, bounty hunter Rick Deckard is tasked with tracking down and “retiring” six advanced Nexus-6 androids. As he progresses in his task, the lines between humans and androids become increasingly blurred, and in this way the novel raises questions about humanity, empathy and technology that remain pertinent today.
About Philip K. Dick
Philip K. Dick was an American writer who is best known for his works of science fiction. He was a prolific writer, publishing 44 novels and some 120 short stories before his death at the age of 53. Many of his works have inspired successful adaptations: Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? inspired the blockbuster film Blade Runner, the film Minority Report is loosely based on his short story of the same name, and his short story “We Can Remember It For You Wholesale” provided the source material for two film adaptations, both titled Total Recall.
Product details
ISBN | 9782808016728 |
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Publisher | Plurilingua Publishing |
Collection | Brightsummaries.com |
Format | |
Pages | 52 |
File size | 2.2 MB |