FC Oryx and Crake Discussion

Answer one of these questions, and then support it with lots of cited evidence from the novel:

1. In what way is genetic modification of humans potentially dangerous or unpredictable? What characters or events does Oryx and Crake use
   to show that genetic modification of humans is dangerous or
   unpredictable? Use lots of evidence from the story. How does this relate
   to what is happening in our own real life? Use your own prior
   knowledge, experience, and observation for this part–no research
   necessary. Tip: focus on human modification, not on animal modification. You can make connections to what you learned writing our previous essay.
2. Why is society’s obsession with youth (or beauty) dangerous or unhealthy? What characters or events does Oryx and Crake use
   to show the negative impact of an obsession with youth or beauty? Use
   lots of evidence from the story. How does that relate to our own real
   life? Use your own prior knowledge, experience, and observation for this
   part–no research necessary.
3. Why is storytelling so important to society? What characters or events does Oryx and Crake use
   to show the importance of storytelling? Use lots of evidence from the
   story. How does this relate to our own real life? Use your own prior
   knowledge, experience, and observation for this part–no research
   necessary.
4. Should Snowman protect
   the Crakers and allow them to thrive as the new “human species” of this
   planet, or should he join the remaining humans and help them rebuild
   society (leaving the Crakers to die)? Why? Use
   lots of evidence from the book to support your answer. Tip: you cannot
   argue for saving both humans and Crakers–one must go for the other to
   stay. Don’t try to create a compromise where everyone wins. You have to
   choose a side.