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I’m really interested in how the robots are made from parts of older robots. They carry small pieces of memory from the past. But if they share the same parts, how do they become someone different? This is like people. We inherit traits and stories from our families through generations, yet we still become our own person. I think Becky Chambers does this to explore what truly creates identity in humanity.

Overall, the book felt like a different approach to sci-fi. I thought the author did a great job of giving us a close-up into Dex’s Journey for identity as a tea monk. It's cool how the questions Moscap asked Dex really changed their perspective on life. Overall, the book felt very comforting, and I really thought the ending was creative by the author.

By the end, Dex finally admits they’re exhausted and confused about their purpose. Traveling with Mosscap influences Dex to slow down and actually think about what they need. Mosscap’s questions really challenge Dex’s perspective on life and create deep thought.Their trip shows that growing as a person happens in moments and real talks, not just through big moves. It's a solid reminder that it’s okay to just be.

I feel like Dex is starting to find their calling in life because it seems like they are enjoying the outdoors with Mosscap. I brought up a theory in class that the crickets stop chirping when Dex finds their calling. I think this theory is correct because s Dex has not heard the crickets in a while and enjoys their life more than ever.

These pages really sent a message about how much Dex had grown closer to Mosscap over the few days they have been together. Although at first Dex had pushed Mosscap away, feeling awkwardness and even yelling at it when they felt frustration. However, in now, Dex and Mosscap are comforting each other as well and holding hands. It is interesting to see these kind of interaction between humans and robots.

The author shows us Mosscap and Dex cooking but we see a lot of questions and we see how Mosscap has a lot of doubts which are answered by Dex but Dex on the other hand is feeling more safe comfortable around mosscap. We also hear about Dex family which got me thinking why haven't we really heard a lot of the family I mean did he lived with them a lot of time and them he just leaves and forgets about them.

At the end of the book when Mosscap was trying to get Dex to understand that they do not need a purpose really interested me. Dex’s whole journey is about finding purpose. You don’t need a purpose to live a good life. An example of this is the robots and all the other animals in the wilderness. I believe the author put this in because they believe that people do not need a purpose.

Psalm for the wild Built shows morden they problem, the people feels peace but shaped by past environment. It mirrors Earth's climate changes. Becky Chambers tries to tell changes only happens after damage is done. That feels like a warning to me. I think she is also asking us that will people choose to be different from the past before it is too late to fix it. Book also shows us that we can live with nature.

In the end of the book Dex is more open about feeling tired and unsure of their purpose. Traveling with Mosscap helps Dex slow down and reflect on their own needs. Mosscap’s calm questions challenge how Dex thinks about life and what truly matters. Their journey shows that growth can come from quiet moments and honest conversations, not just big actions.

I thought about how humans "create" meaning for chapters 6 and 7. Something that showed how important shared rituals are was when Dex gave Mosscap a plate, even though it cannot eat. This shows how Becky Chambers used this to show the strong connection between Dex and Mosscap and how the connection was more important than logic. The wilderness scene also felt meaningful because of the things Dex said.

As the story finishes, Dex ends up in the mountains surrounded by nature, while Mosscap moves closer to the cities. When I noticed this, I immediately thought about the book cover. Even though Dex and Mosscap meet in the same place, their paths do not intersect and eventually lead in different directions. I think the author intentionally shows this to highlight how two beings can connect yet grow in separate ways.

After finishing the book, I realized that post-transition, the people living on Penga had a drastically different life from people just like us. They cared way more about the whole envrionement which is exactly different from today. I think this is also a reason why Penga is a utopia. I think the author is trying to express that we should slow down our pace and care for those around us, like nature, similar to Dex.

It was interesting to see Mosscap observe humans constantly staying busy, even when they already have what they need to live well. From an outside perspective, that endless striving seems unnecessary. I think the author is pointing to our modern world, where people rarely pause to appreciate what they have. Instead of always chasing the next goal, we should sometimes step back and recognize how far we have come.