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Exploring Setting and Mood in "Hallucination" by Isaac Asimov

Dive into the intriguing short story "Hallucination" by Isaac Asimov, set on the futuristic Energy Planet. The protagonist, Sam Chase, an apprentice sent by Central Computer, grapples with feelings of confusion and curiosity as he arrives to aid in harnessing energy from a neutron star. Despite his background in neurophysiology, the project’s demands for gravitational engineering leave him questioning his purpose. The narrative unfolds amidst hidden truths of hallucinations affecting crew members and an ill commander, creating a mysterious atmosphere ripe for analysis.

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Exploring Setting and Mood in "Hallucination" by Isaac Asimov

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  1. January 4, 2013 1. Reading: Setting and Mood; Intro Unit 3; p. 320-327 2. Language Arts: p. 283 ex. 1, 2, 3

  2. Do Now: Read the following summary for the short story “Hallucination” by Isaac Asimov • Setting: Energy Planet; the future • Sam Chase is sent as an apprentice to Energy Planet by Central Computer. The project is to harness the energy of the neutron star and use it as a power station. Sam’s interest is in neurophysiology, the study of functions of the brain and nervous system. He is not trained in gravitational engineering, and he wonders why he has been sent to this place. People working on the project have had hallucinations, and the commander is ill, but these facts have been kept hidden. January 5, 2013 Plan for the day: Reading Quiz p. 326-327 Procedures and Expectations Reading: p. 344+ (powernotes); Text Analysis chart; review vocabulary Language Arts: p.287-292 Reminder: Compass/Odyssey Assignments due February 20th. Please make a note in your agenda.

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