R.U.R. · Character
Old Rossum
The original scientist who discovered the secret of creating artificial life.
minor
Also known as Rossum, old Rossum
First appearance: r u r
Old Rossum's tie to Harry Domin is one of the pressures that moves R.U.R.—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
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With Harry Domin (professional): Domin respects Old Rossum as the founder of the robot technology, but their interactions are limited to legacy and ideology. With Helena Glory (psychological): Helena is fascinated and…
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Relationship types
- Professional
- Psychological
- Other
Character groups
- Corporate and Scientific Founders
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book.
- Setup
- Breaking point
Alquist’s psychological peak is his frantic, desperate prayer for the secret of Robot reproduction, revealing…
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- Harry Domin
professional · ambivalent
Domin respects Old Rossum as the founder of the robot technology, but their interactions… How this plays out →
- Helena Glory
psychological · negative
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