![]() ![]() Among other things, it is Calvin who figures out how to cause the mind-reading robot Herbie to essentially go mad, robot-style and thus put an end to the problems he’s caused and raised. Although the men with and for whom she works often refer to her in stereotypical sexist ways, Asimov treats her as intelligent, capable and strong. In addition to appearing in the stories contained within I, Robot, Calvin occasionally pops up in other works by Asimov not related to the collection. ![]() Susan Calvin is a coldly logical, somewhat aloof “robot psychologist” in the employ of U.S. Unlike in most science fiction tales-especially at the time the book was published-the dominant human personality with whom readers are invited to identity is a woman. ![]() His primary source is Susan Calvin, whose “interviews” provide background information to further assist the reader in creating a linear progression through the stories. To further facilitate the linking together of the stories, Asimov creates a framing device in which an unnamed narrator creates the history of robotics. I, Robot is not a novel, but a series of loosely connected short stories predominantly unified by theme. Written by Timothy Sexton, Tajtajun Shaik, Harshini Joy We are thankful for their contributions and encourage you to make your own. These notes were contributed by members of the GradeSaver community. ![]()
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