Answers to Character Questions

Answers to Character Questions:

1. Androids are organic materials engineered together to resemble a human. They look, feel, and sound like humans. The only difference is that they lack real emotions. Androids are programmed to feel and act how a human would act, but with flaws. Not everyone reacts the same way, we’re all unique. However, they are practically like a human in every other sense. “Would Rachel really do it? Evidently. Androids thought and functioned that way. Yet he had never come across anything quite like this.” This quote shows how some androids are different, just like humans.
2. I think Isidore felt wanted and happy. He may be being used and taken advantage of, but he doesn’t mind because for once, he has some company in the old ruined building. “You’re androids,” Isidore said. But he didn’t care; it made no difference to him.”  The androids at least  appreciated Isidore’s presence. “They don’t treat him very well either, as he said. And what we did on Mars he isn’t interested in; he knows us and he likes us and an emotional acceptance like that- it’s everything to him.” He felt useful, unlike his usual feelings. “I hope,” Isidore said happily, “ I can help make your stay here on Earth pleasant.” He felt sure he could.”
3. No, I do not agree with Deckard. Garland attempted to trick Deckard into believing that Phil Resch, a bounty hunter like Deckard was an android when really he was  human. Garland mixes facts with lies to manipulate Deckard’s thinking. If 2 bounty hunters worked together, it would make the job easier. That’s why Garland wanted Deckard to kill Phil so that Garland and his android friends could have a greater chance of escaping.
4. My initial impression of Deckard was that he’s cold and desires what everyone else desires; money. He wants more money so he can buy himself a real animal, instead of his electric sheep. Owning a real animal displayed wealth, like owning a beautiful home or car today. His personality can very much be compared to our policemen today. Deckard is stable and tends to stay on task. He wanted to retire all the andy’s, and he did so in 24 hours. He wasn’t just killing to kill, he made sure it was legal first. For example, when the police suspect a person, they don’t just arrest them right away. They find proof for their case, then go from there.  
5. Wilbur Mercer is the messianic figure of Mercerism. Mercerism is a religion that encourages humans to fuse together to share their suffering. By fusing with Mercer, the world is able to draw on the power to survive. We can compare Wilbur to any messianic figure of any religion. For example, God is the messianic figure of Christianity. Those who are Christian go to church and pray together. The same beliefs and acts of conducting the same actions relate Wilbur to any messianic figure.
6. John R.Isidore would fit into the present because today the world is more accepting. Many things have been accepted compared to the past, such as girls playing sports, going to school, working in the government, same-sex marriage, and more. He would not be considered lower class, nor will he be isolated. There are so many campaigns and organizations that help kids deal with such disheartening acts. For example, kids help phone. John appears to be very friendly and right when he heard Pris downstairs, he was quick to make an offering to help with whatever he can. Seeing how quickly John made friends with Pris, I believe he would have no trouble making friends in our time today.
7. The character that changed the most in the book may be Iran. She hated the electric sheep at the beginning of the book, and when Deckard bought a new goat home, she was overwhelmed with contentment. “See, now we have nothing to hide; what we’ve always wanted has come true. It’s a dream!” This quote illustrates the hate Iran had for the electric sheep, and how much she didn’t care for it. At the end of the book when Deckard brought home a toad, she was surprised as they are marked as extinct animals. She then realizes that it’s a fake animal, an electric toad. But instead of treating it like the electric sheep they once had, she decided to take very good care of it. “I want it to work perfectly.”

8. I believe Mr.Sloat is supporting Isidore. It’s tough love, the way he is trying to support Isidore. Isidore has said no one wants a chickenhead, but he’s lucky because he’s got a job and that is because of Mr.Sloat. In the book, Isidore accepted a real dead cat and is responsible for replacing it. However, Isidore has a  “phobia about the vidphone and found making a call, especially to a stranger, virtually impossible. Mr. Sloat, of course, knew this.” Mr Sloat is getting old, and the dust is getting to him. That’s why he wants Isidore to learn and handle situations on his own, instead of always going to Milt, the other worker, and Mr.Sloat.
9. In chapter 16, Deckard finds himself attracted to Rachel. Even though she is an android, she is practically a human. Like they were intended, androids were meant to be almost identical to us. If you literally think about it, then no, he is just playing with some material. But really, he is attracted to a “human”, which is sinful to his wife, Iran. Later on in the book, Deckard doesn't display any guilt or recognition that what he did was wrong. He also never told Iran about it.
10. Based on Phil Resch actions, I believe Phil would kill himself. Once he killed Garland, Phil asked Deckard if his department would take him on so that he can continue to retire andys. He also requested Deckard to test him to see if he really was an android. “ After we retire Luba Luft- I want you to-” His voice, husky and tormented, broke off. “ You know. Give me the Boneli test or that empathy scale you have. To see about me.” Phil doesn’t hesitate when it comes to killing the androids. Deckard acknowledges that and Phil himself even said that he will kill himself. “The way you killed Garland and then the way you killed Luba. You don’t kill the way I do; you don’t try to- Hell,” he said. “ I know what it is. You like to kill. All you need is a pretext... “I wonder what you’re going to do when you fail to pass the Boneli test. Will you kill yourself? Sometimes androids do that.” “Yes, I’ll take care of it,” Phil Resch said.