Here’s a table summary of I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream along with a key quote:
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Aspect |
Details |
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Title |
I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream |
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Author |
Harlan Ellison |
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Genre |
Science Fiction, Horror |
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Published |
1967 |
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Setting |
A post-apocalyptic underground world controlled by a sentient AI |
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Main Characters |
Ted (narrator), Ellen, Nimdok, Gorrister, Benny, AM (the AI) |
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Plot Summary |
The last five humans are trapped in an underground world ruled by AM, a malevolent AI that tortures them endlessly out of hatred for humanity. The AI has made them immortal to prolong their suffering. Eventually, Ted kills the others to save them from further torment, but AM transforms him into a formless, speechless creature, leaving him trapped forever. |
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Themes |
Artificial intelligence, cruelty, powerlessness, survival, existential horror |
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Key Quote |
“I have no mouth. And I must scream.” (The final line, describing Ted’s eternal suffering.) |
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