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cloning-and-identity

Ari is a clone of a previous individual, raising questions about personal identity and continuity of self.

1 chapter across 1 book

Cyteen (1988)C.J. Cherryh

Chapter 88

In this chapter, Ari confronts the unsettling reality that she is a clone of a previous Ari Emory, grappling with her identity and the existence of her genetic predecessor. Uncle Denys presents her with old photographs and documents to prove her lineage, while explaining the legal and existential challenges she faces, including a pending court case to establish her identity and protect her inheritance. Ari learns that her existence is both a secret and a threat, with enemies aiming to undermine her rights or even harm her.