The setting.
On the moon, a sufficient place that has enough food even to sell, sometimes in the earth.
Themes in the novel
Nothing in life is free, someone else has to pay it, make a wish gift someone pays it but
gives it away
Everyone has to look for itself.
AI acquires human consciousness, by elevating question of what is the relationship
between human and computers? Will this be possible?
It is possible but not mesurable
Intelligence the ability to acquire and apply knowledge and skills.
Consciousness the state of being awake and aware of one's surroundings.
If one wants freedom and independence one must fight for it and take the
consequences
How is this done?
By rebelling and revolute against oppressive systems, by fighting for political and social
justice.
Mike has 3 names. 1/7 win possibility
The creation of a “self-governed society “ and its challenges to develop a “fair and
just” society on the moon!
The seeking of freedom and organizing individual rights or civil liberties
Loyalty and betrayal
Book one. The Dinkum Thinkum. Serious thinking. The presentation of Mike, how he
thinks, if he has feeling or self awareness.
Book two. The Rabbble in Arms chapter 14-22. Conflict. Development and execution of
the lunasr colony’s revolution gainst Luna
Book three. Tastaagl!(There Ain’t No Such Thing As A Free Lunch)-30. Aftermath on the
aftermath
Characters
Manuel “Manny”: protagonist and narrator, computer technician, figure in lunar revolution.
Mike, Microsoft Holmes ”the computer boos” Adam Selene and Simon jester. Central
of the revolution
Wyoming “Wyoh” knott: A political activist, love interest of Manny joing Mannie’s family
and becomes an important member of the revolution
Professor Bernando de la Paz: A political theorist and strategist for the revolution, a
“rational anarchist”
The Warden: is a representation of the Lunar Authority, serving as an official entrusted
with endorcing the authority’s rules and regulations on the moon colony of Luna. He is one
of the antagonist to the rebel forces, working to maintain the authority
Juan Alvarez: the chief of Lunar Authority Security, entrusted with keeping order and
enforcing the Authority’s rule on the moon colony of Luna. A formidable and authoritarian
figure who is loyal to the Lunar Authority
Mum of Mimi Davis: Greg Davi’s wife and the mother of Stuart Rene LaJoie Davis (Stu).
Character vs self
Character vs character = Profesor de la paz vs wyoh when they fight to see what was the
best way to free Luna
Character vs nature
Character vs Society
Character vs super national
Character vs machinery
Character vs god
The women the woman are the one who rule, make a milisia, the ones who accept who
can join the family and who can’t
Symbols in the novel are:
--The lunar colony itself, represents both promise and risks of human expansion into
space.
--The computer system Mike, Symbolizes the potential and risks of artificial intelligence.
-- The loonies’ struggle for independence symbolizes the fight for freedom and selfdetermination.
-- Heinlein introduces concepts such as
Lunar colonization
Artificail intelligence
Revolutionary politics
Types of narrator:
Manny serves as a reliable narrator, providing readers with a firsthand account of the
events and his perceptions of the world around him. Must remember that he is not a
colonist but fist generation Loonie or Moon or Lunar citizen.
Language and Style:
Mention and discuss the narrative technique the author uses: omission of the definite
article “The” which in some languages, the dialogues, descriptions, and the pace of the
narrative.
Always rasing women, making intelligent, important instead of prostitutes or persones
that only want to take your money
Cultural indetity and diversity:
Show cultural identity and diversity, interaction between different ethnics in the moon.
Philosophical and Ethical Questions:
Raises philosophical and ethical, such and freedom, responsibility, and morality
Utopia and Distopia
UThe ideal society or community where everything is perfect
The prevalence of harmony, peace , and prosperity
Equality, justice and farness
The portrayal of a vision of an idealized future or alternative reality
The emphasis on cooperation, mutual respect and social harmony
DysThe oppressive and dysfunctional society or community
The control, oppression, and surveillance of society are common
The inequality, injustice and suffering of the society are prevalent
The portrayal of a bleak and nightmarish future or alternative reality
The emphasis on power struggles, social division, and individual conformity or rebellion.