58 pages 1 hour read

Isaac Asimov

The Caves of Steel

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1953

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Essay Topics

1.

How does whether a character comes from Earth or an Outer World impact their view of progress? Explain what progress means to each group, using examples from the novel to support your response.

2.

Describe an instance of juxtaposition in the book and explain how it supports a central theme.

3.

What does “the caves of steel” metaphor reveal about Earth’s cities, both now and in the future? Use evidence from the text and outside research to support your response.