Bodyguards in "The House of the Scorpion"

The society in Nancy Farmer's novel "The House of the Scorpion," cloning and genetic manipulation are common, and the wealthy elite employ "Bodyguards" who are essentially clones grown from their own DNA. These clones are created to serve as organ donors and sources of spare parts should the original individual require transplants or medical interventions. The term "Bodyguards" takes on a dark irony as these clones are bred to safeguard their originals' lives through their own sacrifice.

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