1. Moral Decay in Oryx And Crake
... contaminated environment his society has created. 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. As the novel begins, the reader is immediately exposed to Snowman's extremely poor ... living conditions. Snowman is homeless and surviving on the little food and resources he has. From day to day Snowman is constantly faced with his deteriorating mental state. Female voices torment him, whispering in his ear as he struggles to hold onto ... a bonfire he attends as a chil...
- Word Count: 2650
- Approx Pages: 11
- Grade Level: High School