Burning Chrome

Choose one of the antiheros scattered throughout Burning Chrome, such as Johnny Mnemonic or Deke. Assess this character’s personality, motivations, and actions. What are their strengths, and what are their flaws? What are they striving for, or how do they change over the course of the story?

There are numerous paired characters in the stories of Gibson’s collection, such as Johnny Mnemonic and Molly Millions, Automatic Jack and Bobby Quine, and Deke and Nance. Choose one of these pairs and describe what they have in common as well as how one character’s traits contrast to the others. 

Several characters in Burning Chrome have body modifications, including Molly Millions’ razor-tipped fingers, Lise’s exoskeleton, and Rikki’s artificial eyes. Compare and contrast the significance of the respective modifications or cyborgian elements for two or more of these characters.