The Naked Sun | Teaching Setting, Symbolism and Objects

Object Descriptions

This section provides a short description of all the major objects in the book. This can be printed out as a study guide for students, used as a "key" for leading a class discussion, or you can jump to the quiz/homework section to find worksheets that incorporate these descriptions into a variety of question formats.

Objects

Solaria - Most of the story takes place on Solaria.

First Law of Robotics - This says that a robot may not injure a human being, or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm.

Positronic Brain - This controls a robot's functions and acts as the control center.

Viewing - People on Solaria communicate with others through this process.

Fetology - This is the study of genes in undeveloped embryos.

Poisoned Arrow - While visiting the fetal farms, this is shot at Elijah.

Aurora - This is the name of...
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