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Exploring Humanity, Identity and Ethics in Kazuo Ishiguro’s Never Let Me Go

Pradeek. D., M.A., M.Phil. and
Rufina Roslin Mary. S., M.A., M.Phil., B.Ed., PGDCA.


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Kazuo Ishiguro’s Never Let Me Go is a critically acclaimed novel that delves into dystopian themes of cloning, identity and the ethical dilemmas of scientific advancement. In an alternative reality where humans are cloned to provide organs for others, the novel delves into profound questions about what it means to be human, how identity is constructed and the moral implications of using human beings as tools for medical progress. This paper will analyze the central themes of the novel: emotional and psychological development of characters, the role of memory in the formation of identity and the ethical questions raised by Ishiguro. The analysis of several key scenes and characters sustains the argument that Never Let Me Go is a powerful commentary on the commodification of life and the limits of scientific innovation.

Keywords: Kazuo Ishiguro, Never Let Me Go, cloning, identity, ethics, dystopia, memory, scientific advancement

Introduction

Kazuo Ishiguro is a contemporary British writer of Japanese origin, distinguished by his subtle yet profoundly philosophic works that question humanity's very fabric. In 2005, he made Never Let Me Go, with a dystopian world filled with cloned humans, solely cloned for organ harvesting. The story revolves around three clones Kathy, Tommy, and Ruth, who are raised in an English boarding school called Hailsham, only to later find out the grim future that awaits them. The novel raises questions about the ethical implications of cloning and how these practices affect individual identity and human relationships.

This paper explores the central themes of identity, memory and ethics in Never Let Me Go. Through the emotional journeys of the characters, Ishiguro portrays the complexity of human nature and the outcomes of scientific progress that has crossed the boundaries between being human and objectification. The novel, therefore, quietly but devastatingly invites readers to consider moral responsibilities related to medical technology and how these could redefine human life. The paper will further elaborate on the role of memory and how characters' relationships are influenced by their partial knowledge about their destiny.

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Pradeek. D., M.A., M.Phil.
Assistant Professor, Department of English
Nehru Arts and Science College (NASC)
Nehru Gardens, Thirumalayampalayam, Coimbatore
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Rufina Roslin Mary. S., M.A., M.Phil., B.Ed., PGDCA.
Assistant Professor, Department of English
Nehru Arts and Science College (NASC)
Nehru Gardens, Thirumalayampalayam, Coimbatore
Tamil Nadu- 641 105 nascrufina@nehrucolleges.com
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