Detrimental Impacts of Science and Technology in Oryx and Crake

Reflections on The Mist is now graded. The last reflection is due next Monday before class, on Oryx and Crake. It needs to relate to specific discussions we had in class, and specially to the theories around cyborgs.
Do not use bold font on any part of the paper, simply make sure that you introduction ends with one sentence that is a clear thesis statement (an argument that you need to defend through examples), and that each of your body paragraphs start with a topic sentence that relates to this thesis. Finally, ensure a clear conclusion that wraps up the argument, and maybe open the discussion further, or ask questions relevant to your analysis.
for the introduction, make the main thesis in bold font (it should be the last sentence in the introductory paragraph, and must clearly state your main argument and the 2-5 ways you will support this argument, using 1-2 words to describe each
for each of the body paragraphs, make the main idea in bold font (it is best to start with this topic sentence, which is the sentence that tells me what this paragraph is about. This should be one of the 2-5 ideas you mentioned in the introduction, but elaborated on in a full sentence here, then explained through the paragraph with specific information, quotation, etc)
for the conclusion, briefly summarize what was stated, then see if you can offer a general concluding statement
InFo on Oryx and Crake
The major conflict plays out between Crake and Snowman and the ideals each man stands for: whereas Crake stands for scientific progress and rational solutions to the world’s problems, Snowman stands for a more complex and humanistic view that seeks to understand rather than solve the world’s problems.
Rising action:
On his way to Paradice, Snowman remembers how he came to work at the facility when Crake was in the final stages of developing his two-part plan, which included the BlyssPluss pill and a tribe of genetically enhanced humans. Both men fell in love with Oryx and had relationships with her.
Climax
Once he arrives at Paradice, Snowman remembers when he first realized that Crake’s BlyssPluss pill caused the global outbreak of a deadly plague, and that Oryx had unknowingly helped prepare the way for Crake’s plan.
climax:Snowman remembers how, in the first hours of the outbreak, Crake returned to Paradice with Oryx and slit her throat, prompting Snowman to shoot Crake.
Theme
The danger of scientific advancement; the dominance of corporate power; the devaluation of art
Motif
Voices; memory; playing God