The More Things Change: Advancement Through Alteration in the MaddAddam Trilogy Anonymous 12th Grade

If there is anything constant in this world, it is change. Even when the world is in tatters, life keeps evolving; Margaret Atwood stresses this throughout her MaddAddam trilogy. As GMOs, technology, and male dominance overrun the world, they soon confront the end of their reign as humanity faces its doom. Yet, unlike most post-apocalyptic scenarios, Atwood’s world in MaddAddam is focused on revitalization. What was once frowned upon is now valued, and helps rebuild a stronger society. Therefore, in MaddAddam, Atwood proves that nothing is concrete, and through evolution and social change, the world can truly become a better place.

In the pre-apocalyptic world, GMO power is on the rise, yet doubted. In MaddAddam, society thinks otherwise. As the creation of a genetically modified creature becomes possible, Crake jumps at the opportunity and he creates the Crakers. The Crakers are basically a lifeform made by a fusing of all the cuddliest, most peaceful traits exhibited by animals. Having said that, the species is creepy-looking, and their significance is not fully understood until the MaddAddam novel. As Toby and the remaining Gardeners come to know the Crakers better, they learn that the Crakers may in fact be a better version...