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Themes In Oryx And Crake By Margaret Atwood

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Margaret Atwood, in her novel “Oryx and Crake” published in 2003, focuses on the post-apocalyptic life of Snowman, formerly known as Jimmy. The novel combines a compelling love story and a unique perspective for the future. The book is told entirely in the point of view of Snowman, but uses anecdotes to switch back to Jimmy’s perspective. Focusing on the journey of Snowman, Atwood utilizes the themes regarding disease, immortality, innocence, relationships and human life vs non-human life to help create an aspect of depth and surprise. A plague has contaminated Earth and killed off mankind, now Snowman is left to live off the land with what little he has left in an unknown place. While Snowman is the last human left, he is not alone - Crakers
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