TASK 3 * A SHORT STORY

 

Read Isaac ASIMOV's short story entitled "ROBOT DREAMS" (or pp. 126 + 127 + 128 from your textbook).

Answer the following questions (develop your answers, please):

p. 126 n° 1 + 2 + 3

p. 127 4 + 5

p. 128 6 + 7 + 8

p. 128 "Zoom Out" n°1 (50 words)

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Here are the questions :

1. Describe the two characters and contrast them. Use appropriate structures.

2. Explain the pun (jeu de mots) : "Rash you name...rash your nature". (l. 16)

3. What does the capacity to dream reveal about the robot?

4. Describe the robot's dream.

5. Explain Dr Calvin's reaction and...Dr Rash's reaction.

6. In your opinion, what is the "overwhelmingly important understanding"? (l. 111)

7. Is Elvex dangerous? Justify.

8. Why is Elvex's dream disturbing?

* 9. Present the short story.

ZOOM OUT: imagine what could have happened if Elvex had not been destroyed.