Chapter 7, "An Orison of Sonmi-451" Summary

In "Sloosh'a's Crossin'," the previous chapter, the reader learns what he has suspected from the first portion of the Sonmi story — that Sonmi is ultimately killed by the pure-bloods of Nea So Copros. Her orison, the interview detailed in the "Sonmi" chapters, is really an account of her last words. These words, however, live long after her demise and the demise of Nea So Copros to become an inspiration to future societies, such as the Valleymen of Sloosh'a's Crossin'.

The conclusion of the "Sonmi-451" story opens with Hae-Joo Im's revelation that he is part of the Union revolutionary group. As they flee the university, Hae-Joo's aide is hit by a Unanimity dart with a poison that causes him to scream in agony, thus giving away their position. Hae-Joo calmly puts him out...