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Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? Study Guide

by Philip K. Dick

Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? is a science fiction masterpiece by Philip K. Dick that also served as the inspiration for the movie Blade Runner. The Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? study guide contains a biography of Philip K. Dick, literature essays, quiz questions, major themes, characters, and a full summary and analysis.

Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? begins in the bleak landscape of San Francisco in 2021. The world has been completely altered by World War Terminus and the nuclear destruction that caused a radioactive dust to descend over the entire world. Most of earth's residents had relocated to a new colony on Mars and the government actively encouraged more people to do so. The radioactive dust had killed many forms of life and in the society that remained, life had become extremely important and valuable. All humans are expected to own and keep animals and many of the animals had become quite expensive.

Rick Deckard wakes with his wife Iran in their apartment. Rick is a bounty hunter working with the San Francisco police department. His job is to…

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