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Throughout the novel, empathy, not intellect, is the defining trait of a human being and is used to distinguish human from android, and yet Rick’s understanding of empathy changes drastically over the course of the story. In what ways is the concept of empathy tested, undermined, and redefined by Rick’s story, and what reconciliation, if any, comes at the end? Consider the following questions as you develop your ideas:
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By Philip K. Dick