Remember that you can write up to 4 responses to the novel.
. What is Crake’s fatal flaw in terms of his character and in terms of his goals for the Crakers? Why does he ultimately fail, not in his creation of them, but in his goals for what they will become and how they will function in the world?
. Are Crake & Jimmy really friends? Defend your answer.
. How are art, self-expression and the written word portrayed in the novel? How are these concepts related to human culture? What message might Atwood be sending about this?
. Identify some images from the novel that you think are significant and then explain why you think they are important to developing the novel’s themes or characters.
You may respond to any segment of the novel that you find interesting or significant. Just write about why it stands out and explain your reactions to it.
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