Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep by Philip K. Dick pt. 2

From page 163 to 165 of Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep by Philip K. Dick, the lines between humans and androids are extremely blurred. The passage really provokes the question of, to what extent the humans being humans and the androids being androids? I am also intrigued by all John Isidore says during this passage, for his words remind me of Aye, and Gomorrah in particular.

            It is so fascinating that the androids are able to find some common ground with Isidore, perhaps in a way that relates to empathy. For one, Irmgard notes that “They[Society] don’t[doesn’t] treat him[Isidore] very well either” (164). Isidore is a “special,” and so neither he nor the androids are really accepted by the rest of society. It implies that Isidore and the androids could really become “friends” in a way and appreciate each other. It also makes the androids seem more empathetic than human beings in a way. For one, the androids seem to be accepting Isidore a lot better than the society treats and accepts Isidore. Instead of just pushing Isidore off to the side, the androids are actually willing to enlist Isidore’s help. Also, Irmgard and Pris both have deiced to call Isidore “special” but in a good way.

            Isidore also seems to have a rather large mental capacity, which makes me question whether the test to find one’s a special was legitimate or not. It makes me think of Aye, and Gomorroh, perhaps there is a performance after each one.