The Wild Robot Protects

Consider the ethical dilemmas Roz encounters throughout the story. How does she balance self-preservation and compassion for other creatures?

Reflect on the idea of legacy. What legacy does Roz leave behind on the island, and how does it impact future generations?

In what ways does Roz’s journey mirror the hero’s journey archetype, and how does this shape the overall narrative?

Analyze Brightbill and his relationship with Roz as a symbol in the story. What does he represent?

Discuss the importance of communication and language in the novel. Consider Roz’s ability to speak animal language and her acquiring the new skill of echolocation. How does communication hinder her with humans and with other robots?

Discuss how the story addresses the theme of nature versus nurture. Consider Roz’s development versus the animals and creatures she meets on her journey.

Why did Dr. Molovo reprogram Roz with self-defense capabilities? Discuss the idea of necessary violence raised in the story. Consider the walrus’s defense against the polar bear and Gurry’s assertion that they must use force to stop the mining station.

Though humans are responsible for the poison tide, how does the author generate empathy for the humans living and working on the mining station? How does this relate to more prominent themes addressed in the novel, such as The Importance of Home, Friendship, and Community and Protecting the Environment?