Rick's Contrast With His Wife Characters

Due to the strong contrast with her husband, Iran and Rick display characteristics in their marriage that demonstrate unhappiness and dissatisfaction. From the beginning of the novel, it is evident that Rick and Iran are polar opposites; Iran’s “gray, unmerry eyes” (Dick 1) contrasts with the “multicolored pajamas” Rick wears. Iran is much more of a realist who wallows in the world’s hopelessness and is deeply depressed. While Rick springs awake, Iran groans and does not want to be woken (Dick 1). They sleep in separate beds, indicating the lack of intimacy. Lacking emotional connection with his wife, Rick realizes he prefers and is attracted to female androids. When Rick wants to share the successes of his job with his wife, like retiring