Through the main character's recollection of the past Atwood is able to develop the theme that a society no longer governed by morals or ethics can lead to destruction. ... Hengen writes "A belief in natural order has been supplemented by faith in technology: human desire or human will was to be regulated by and attuned to both the natural order and to the supernatural good. ... Wisker writes, "Not surprisingly, neither developed a sense of morality or empathy for others, but for the highly intelligent scientist Glenn, nicknamed Crake...this led to a godlike sense of power, an ...

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• Approx Pages: 11
• Grade Level: High School