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Isaac Asimov

Foundation

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1951

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Essay Topics

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How does the book’s structure of five interrelated short stories influence your understanding of Asimov’s themes?

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How does Asimov model the collapse of the Galactic Empire on the fall of the Roman Empire? How does it differ? Support your comparison with your own research.

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How does Asimov portray to morality of the Foundation’s Plan? Cite at least three examples from the text that exemplify the nature of good and evil in Asimov’s story.

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