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A 7 page research paper/essay that discusses the main themes, symbolism and imagery of Philip K. Dick's novel Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?, which portrays a futuristic society in a decaying post-nuclear holocaust world. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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War Terminus, which poisoned the entire planet. Most of the Earths population has moved off-planet, primarily to colonies on Mars, where they have access to the free labor provided by
androids, synthetic people who are constructed from biological components. As androids are illegal on Earth, Rick Deckard earns his living by "retiring," that is, killing, androids who have escaped
slavery on Mars. Another prominent factor in Androids is the way in which animals are regarded within the culture of earths remaining population. Examination of this novel demonstrates that through
imagery, symbolism and the development of a significant religious perspective, the main thematic thrust of the narrative focuses on what it means to be human and equates being human with
the ability to feel empathy for all living things. Throughout the novel, Dicks use of imagery and symbolism is highly significant to the novels principal theme, and this is
particularly evident in the novels final chapters. This section of the novel begins after Deckard has just killed the last of six Nexus-6 androids that are part of his assignment.
The Nexus-6 androids are so advanced that discerning them from human beings is extremely difficult (Geraci 975). Rather than being detached and triumphant about completing his assignment, Deckards thoughts are
denigrating to himself as he comforts John R. Isidore, a "special," that is, someone affected by the omnipresent radioactive dust, over the loss of Pris, an android that Isidore had
befriended (Dick 8). The only character in the novel that consistently sees animals, real or electric, as well as androids, as having intrinsic value is Isidore (Vint 113). Deckard
defines himself as a "scourge, like famine or plague" (Dick 225-226). His actions, in killing the androids, have negated his ability to empathize and, therefore, according to his cultural norms,
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