The Duplicate | Social Sensitivity

The Duplicate Social Sensitivity

There is little that is potentially offensive in The Duplicate, with the possi ble exception of the depiction of Angela, who serves as little more than a stereotypical beautiful maiden in distress. David's initial attraction to Angela because of her looks and Angela's lack of any real personality contributes to the stereotype. The novel also briefly raises questions about the ethics of cloning and other genetic experimentation, stressing the importance of maintaining an individual identity.