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alien-emotional-structure
Dua's reflections reveal the triadic social and emotional organization of her species, including roles like Parental and the concept of Emotional queerness.
1 chapter across 1 book
The Gods Themselves (1972)Isaac Asimov
Chapter 2
The chapter presents two intertwined narratives: first, the human scientists Bronowski and Lamont grapple with institutional rejection and despair over a critical scientific warning about the Pump project, highlighting themes of bureaucratic inertia and intellectual isolation. Second, the perspective shifts to the alien Emotional Dua, who reflects on her unique identity, familial relationships, and the impending loss of her Parental, revealing the complex social and emotional structure of her species.