Genre
Science fiction novel
Setting and Context
2008. The book is written in the context of genetic engineering.
Narrator and Point of View
The book is written from the second-person point of view.
Tone and Mood
Optimistic, hopeful and benevolent
Protagonist and Antagonist
Martin is the main protagonist of the book.
Major Conflict
The Wonder Babies are bullied in schools because they are considered lab products and more socially awkward than natural babies.
Climax
The Wonder Babies are all recalled by the government. According to the government, the Wonder Babies are outcasts, not supposed to be integrated into society.
Foreshadowing
The bullying of the Wonder Babies at school by the natural children foreshadows their recalling by the government.
Understatement
Mr LaRue's answer regarding Cassie's comment on Jaunty's song is understated. Cassie is just expressing her opinion, but Mr LaRue is annoyed with her because he thinks smart kids are nosey.
Allusions
The Wonder Babies refer to engineered intelligence and curiosity that outshines the natural babies.
Imagery
The book is full of images such as daffodils and Cassie, which depict readers' sense of sight.
Paradox
The main paradox is that Chip is a robot dog but performs all duties as a normal, natural dog.
Parallelism
N/A
Metonymy and Synecdoche
N/A
Personification
The dog pet, Chip, is personified to exhibit human abilities.
