True Love

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 1977

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Without Milton’s influence, how could Joe have been used to turn his attention to “the problems of the world” (Paragraph 3)? What practical applications might exist for a program like Joe?

How does Joe co-opt Milton’s definition of “true love” in his plans for Charity? How does Joe’s understanding of this concept differ from Milton’s?

Can Joe’s betrayal of Milton be seen as Milton’s betrayal of himself? To what degree is Milton the author of his own downfall? To what degree is he responsible for Joe’s unexpected choices?