Upon being informed by a racist repairman that he doesn’t fully trust, Jim eases into a state of wistfully nostalgic recollection. Instead I said, “I’m glad you came out and worked with me.” Jim At that moment I wanted to put my arm around Yang. Eventually, he’d be shut down and stored in the basement-an antique that Mika would have no use for when she had children of her own. It occurred to me then that Yang’s time with us was limited. Without realizing it, I had slipped into thinking of Yang as my son, imagining that one day he’d be raking leaves for his own wife and children. “This is what men do for the family,” I said, gesturing with my beer to the leafless yard. Most importantly, however, this is the moment in the story where an emotional pivot begins and Jim starts to view Yang as more than simply a machine. This quote also stands out for indicating the physicality of Yang. ![]() Although, as Jim here admits, neither he nor his wife really did much in the way of treating Yang like an actual member of the family. The sudden collapse of Yang’s head into his bowl of cereal-which he actually does “eat” and which actually does become “waste” which he himself evacuates by cleaning his stomach canister-marks the end of Yang as a member of the family. I hoist him onto my shoulder and carry him through the living room out to the car. He’s heavier than I imagined, his weight that of the eighteen-year-old boy he’s designed to be. I hold him close to me now, bracing my feet solidly beneath my body, and lift. There have been times when, as a joke, one of us might nudge Yang with an elbow and say something humorous like, “Lighten up, Yang!” but that’s been the extent of our contact. While he has lived with us almost as long as Mika, I don’t think anyone besides her has ever hugged or kissed him. ![]() Not only is he programmed with a college education level of general knowledge, but he also knows more about Chinese culture than Jim and Kyra will learn in a lifetime. But Jim and Kyra are united in a moral opposition to the whole concept and, besides, there are other reasons for not wanting clones as a permanent babysitter when an option like Yang is available. Jim’s next-door neighbor, George, has no problem with that: both his kids are clones. And what of Yang? Yang is the alternative to the option of using clones to help take care of children. Jim is the first-person narrator of the story, husband to Kyra and adoptive father to a young Chinese girl name Mika. It’s a sudden mechanical movement, and it splashes cereal and milk all over the table. We’re sitting around the table eating Cheerios-my wife sipping tea, Mika playing with her spoon, me suggesting apple picking over the weekend-when Yang slams his head into his cereal bowl. We are thankful for their contributions and encourage you to make your own. Thank you.These notes were contributed by members of the GradeSaver community. Any rulers shown are not included but are to demonstrate size of product. In the case of a return I will only pay return postage for items that are faulty. eBay bids are contracts and you must follow through and pay for the item. Please read the listing fully and please note that I will NOT retract bids if you message me stating you have changed you mind about the item. I am happy to refund if the item is faulty but I'm afraid I cannot except returns for clothing and shoes if the item does not fit. I will post to worldwide but you must pay the extra shipping cost for your country. Once your item has arrived please leave feedback so I know you have received it safely and I shall then leave feedback for you. If there is a problem with your item I am always happy to help so please get in contact with me before sending feedback. Thanks POLICIES: - Issues with Items: if you have any issue with an item please contact us so we can assist you. The item pictured is the EXACT item you will receive. I am listing lots of items so I am not writing a long description but please DO message me with ANY questions. Beautiful Matt printed magazines If you are looking for one issue only I can relist one on its own Any faults that I have spotted have been stated. POPSHOT QUARTERLY - Short Stories Flash Fiction Poetry SEVEN MAGS 2018-20. Any faults that I have spotted have been stated. If you are looking for one issue only I can relist one on its own. ![]() Any rulers shown are not included but are to demonstrate size of product. Item: 126072487457 POPSHOT QUARTERLY - Short Stories Flash Fiction Poetry SEVEN MAGS 2018-20.
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