maternal-ambivalence

This chapter depicts the birth of Ariane Emory, a genetically engineered replicate of Olga Emory, and explores Jane Strassen's conflicted feelings about motherhood and responsibility. It reflects on the legacy of Olga Emory's scientific child-rearing methods, the pressures of genetic and psychological programming, and the personal regrets and challenges faced by those involved in the Reseune project. The narrative also contrasts Ari's potential with Jane's previous daughter Julia, highlighting themes of nature versus nurture and the burden of expectations.