Marionettes Inc. (Bradbury)

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What is the setting year for 'Marionettes, Inc.'?

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1990

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Why doesn't Braling Two like being locked in the box in the cellar?

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He has developed feelings and urges, he's still alive and running while trapped in the box, and there's no way to shut him off.

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How does Smith know for sure that Braling Two is a robot?

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He hears the ticking of its mechanical heart.

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Why is Smith eager to have his own robot made?

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He wants time away from his clingy wife.

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What line from the story suggests that Braling has a bad marriage?

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“What did you do, put sleeping powder in your wife’s coffee?”

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What is the main theme of 'Marionettes, Inc.'?

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The exploration of human relationships and the consequences of technology.

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Who is the author of 'Marionettes, Inc.'?

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Ray Bradbury.

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What does the term 'marionette' refer to in the context of the story?

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A puppet controlled from above using strings or wires.

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What is the significance of the character Braling in the story?

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He represents the struggles of human relationships and the desire for escape.

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What does the mechanical heart symbolize in 'Marionettes, Inc.'?

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The conflict between human emotions and artificial intelligence.