R.U.R. (Rossum's Universal Robots): who's who, timeline and places
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- Helena GloryHelena Glory is introduced through a brief portrait of her age, appearance, character, or profession.First seen in act 1
- DominDomin receives a brief introductory portrait that contrasts with Sulla’s.First seen in act 1
- AlquistAlquist is introduced through a description of his physical and personal qualities.First seen in act 1
- Dr. GallDr. Gall receives an introductory description of his age, appearance, character, or profession.First seen in act 1
- PrimusPrimus is a Robot distinguished by a touch of humanity.First seen in act 1
- HelenaHelena is a Robot whose portrait shows a touch of humanity.First seen in act 1
- SullaSulla is a Robot whose touch of humanity contrasts with other Robots’ blank expressions.First seen in act 1
- The two RossumsThe two Rossums have rival aims that Domin explains during Helena Glory’s factory visit.First seen in act 2
- RadiusRadius is a Robot who rejects human authority and whom Helena protects from destruction.First seen in act 3
- BusmanBusman is among the besieged humans seeking escape from the Robots.First seen in act 4
- Act 1
Brief character portraits distinguish the Robots’ precise movements and blank expressions from the humanity shown by Sulla, Helena, and Primus.
- Act 2
Helena Glory visits the Robot factory to defend its workers on behalf of the Humanity League.
- Act 2
Domin explains Robot manufacture, while the managers defend cheap artificial labor as a path to human freedom.
- Act 2
Helena stops a proposed dissection after refusing to believe that Sulla is a Robot.
- Act 2
Domin presses Helena to marry him, and her visit ends with an embrace and congratulations.
- Act 3
Helena’s anniversary celebration unfolds amid interrupted communications, reports of massacres, and news that human births have stopped.
- Act 3
Radius rejects human authority, but Helena protects him from destruction.
- Act 3
An arriving ship carries extermination orders, and Robots surround the house and signal an attack.
- Act 4
Gall admits changing Robots, and Helena explains that she requested the changes to encourage understanding.
- Act 4
The humans plan to trade Rossum’s formula for escape, but Helena reveals that she burned both copies.
- Act 4
Busman dies trying to bargain with money, and the Robots breach the defenses.
- Act 4
Radius spares Alquist because he works with his hands and declares Robot rule.
- Act 5
Robot leaders demand the manufacturing formula, but Alquist says he cannot recreate it.
- Act 5
Radius submits to dissection, but Alquist abandons the experiment in horror.
- Act 5
Primus and Helena each offer to die for the other, and Alquist releases them, naming them Adam and Eve.
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