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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.

3.

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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