Klara and the Sun

Klara and the Sun Questions and Answers

What is the source of the tension in Josie and Rick’s relationship in Klara and the Sun?

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What are your thoughts on the society Ishiguro created in Klara and the Sun, in which “lifted” children are afforded better opportunities and, in turn, a vastly different lifestyle than those who aren’t “lifted?” How does this compare with the world we currently live in?

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On the value of AI companionship and companion bots (for friendship, teaching, therapy—such as Woebot): how does Klarna positively affect Josie in Klara and the Sun?

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What questions does Kazuo Ishiguro raise about the boundaries between human and artificial intelligence in Klara and the Sun?

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How does Klara’s narration reflect her evolving understanding of the world in Klara and the Sun?

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