Question

Which statement best summarizes one central theme of “The Gun” by Philip K.?

A.)Science has an answer to every problem that may arise from natural to man-made problems.
B.)People create systems designed to solve problems, but each solution creates additional problems.
C.)Science must provide a solution to regenerate life on a dead planet or entire races will become extinct.
D.)Space travelers discover a planet that shows signs of a race that destroyed itself with advanced weaponry.
E.)Automated weapons may not lead to more peaceful outcomes than weapons controlled by individuals.

Answer 1

The correct answer among all the other choices is B) People create systems designed to solve problems, but each solution creates additional problems. This statement best summarizes one central theme of “The Gun” by Philip K. Dickk. Thank you for posting your question. I hope this answer helped you. Let me know if you need more help. 

Answer 2

B.) People create systems designed to solve problems, but each solution creates additional problems.

Step-by-step explanation:

The plot bases on a gathering of space explorers who explore a planet which seems abandoned. In any case, they are shot down and crash arrive on the planet. While fixing their ship, a group of wayfarers sets to overview the encompassing region, where they find the remnants of an old city. Upon further examination, it is uncovered that the firearm which shot them down is in the city, and is customized to shoot anything down which enters the airspace over the city.

They look at the weapon and find that it is securing a tomb straightforwardly underneath it - a tomb which contains antiques, film, and photos of a lost human progress. So as to keep themselves from being shot somewhere around a similar weapon while endeavoring to leave the planet, they wreck the firearm and take the antiquities with them. As they leave the ship, wanting to return one day, it is uncovered that few automatized machines start to fix and erect the weapon once more: this time it is stacked with atomic warheads.