Alex Hsu
West Valley College
Middle College
March 15, 2023
Evil Robot Monkey; Path, Purpose and Passion “Evil Robot Monkey,” a short story written by Mary Robinette Kowal describes a monkey living in a lab named “Sly,” who is embedded with heightened technology that mutates his intelligence, thus biasing his personality and giving him heightened consciousness. “Evil Robot Monkey,” explores an abundance of complex themes, such as friendship and social hierarchy. “Evil Robot Monkey,” while expressing many themes, mainly shows that each and every person needs a purpose in their life, or something that they can dedicate themselves to. Purpose is essential to each person, and once people find their purpose it can completely change their outlook on life, for the better.
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As one of the scientists, Vern , is leaving the room, he notices the clay from the vase that Sly had thrown at the window. He calmly says “I’m not cleaning your mess. Do you understand me?” (Kowal 3). For a moment Sly momentarily fills with rage at the thought and tone from Vern of having to clean up the mess. But soon it clicks inside his brain, as Vern is leaving the clay for Sly to continue to create pottery with. This mutual understanding of Vern and Sly is a perfect example of the importance of purpose in one’s own life. Remaining with the clay, Sly is able to do what he loves to do most in the world, calming him down, thinking about his purpose and