Roy more often works to re-possess his identity by denying the label—or subverting it--in order to, in his own way, “take the right and privilege of definition away from the oppressor” (26). members of the court, a more even distribution of wealth is a clear sign of progress, while Harper’s fears of gaps in the ozone layer appear to prompt measures towards environmental
In Oryx and Crake, Atwood creates a world where food is no longer the work of nature; instead, it has become a man-made creation. Her overall argument about genetically engineered food is that if taken too far, it can override ethical and safety concerns. Atwood does, however, in a way talk about the benefits and advantages of GMO’s. For example, Crake tells Jimmy to “look at it realistically. You can’t couple a minimum access to food with an expanding population” (119).
Following this, Atwood discusses the potential conflict and dangers that come along with genetically modified foods. Happicuppa coffee, for example, is an “improvement” of traditional coffee: “Until then