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Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?

eng. Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? · 1968
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Main Characters and Their Development

  • Rick Deckard: The protagonist, a bounty hunter. At the beginning of the book, he works for the San Francisco police department, retiring rogue androids. As the story progresses, Rick begins to question his job and moral principles, especially after meeting the android Rachael Rosen.
  • Iran Deckard: Rick Deckard's wife. She suffers from depression and uses a mood organ to cope with emotional difficulties. Iran plays a crucial role in revealing Rick's emotional state and internal conflict.
  • Rachael Rosen: An android working for the Rosen Corporation. She attempts to manipulate Rick to prevent the destruction of other androids. Through her interactions with Rick, Rachael begins to exhibit signs of human emotions, challenging the boundary between humans and androids.
  • John Isidore: A man with mental impairments living in an abandoned building. He works for a company that repairs androids and becomes a friend to the fugitive androids. John symbolizes humanity and compassion despite his limitations.
  • Pris Stratton: One of the fugitive androids who finds refuge with John Isidore. She tries to understand human emotions and interact with people, leading to her internal conflict and development.
Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?
Date of publication: 20 June 2024
Last updated: 2 May 2025
———Original titleeng. Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? · 1968