Sometimes a person can walk through life without any hesitations or questions, knowing everything, but for most, it is a battle over what is right and what is wrong. Throughout reading the second half of Phillip K. Dick's Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? by Phillip K. Dick, a new theme formed in my head: Even though it may be wrong, sometimes it must be done. It is often hard to realize what the right thing to do is, especially when all the options seem wrong. Never knowing what consequences may arise, Rick Deckard, the main character, had to face these problems many times throughout the conclusion of this story.
On the whole, this novel constantly illustrates how wrongdoings are often forced to occur. For instance, when Rick Deckard is faced with the decision to either kill three androids or to walk away from his job for good, he is conflicted with what the right thing to do may be. Feeling apprehensive by both options, he asks Mercer, the god figure of the religion of Mercerism, for help. In his time of need, Mercer tells him, "What you are doing must be done" (Dick 220). Giving Rick the confidence to carry out his job's duties, Mercer teaches him that sometimes things need to be done no matter what the ramifications may be. Even though Rick believes what he has been …show more content…
I find it confusing how the god-like role model in this book encourages the characters to do wrong. However, Mercer gives his reasons by adding that "it is the basic condition of life, to be required to violate your own identity" (Dick 179). As this may be true, it is backwards from many other teachings found in today's society that teach people to express themselves and follow their personal conscience. When reflecting on this, the idea society made me feel quite
On the whole, this novel constantly illustrates how wrongdoings are often forced to occur. For instance, when Rick Deckard is faced with the decision to either kill three androids or to walk away from his job for good, he is conflicted with what the right thing to do may be. Feeling apprehensive by both options, he asks Mercer, the god figure of the religion of Mercerism, for help. In his time of need, Mercer tells him, "What you are doing must be done" (Dick 220). Giving Rick the confidence to carry out his job's duties, Mercer teaches him that sometimes things need to be done no matter what the ramifications may be. Even though Rick believes what he has been …show more content…
I find it confusing how the god-like role model in this book encourages the characters to do wrong. However, Mercer gives his reasons by adding that "it is the basic condition of life, to be required to violate your own identity" (Dick 179). As this may be true, it is backwards from many other teachings found in today's society that teach people to express themselves and follow their personal conscience. When reflecting on this, the idea society made me feel quite