BIOETHICS AND GENETIC ENGINEERING IN MARGARET ATWOOD’S ORYX AND CRAKE

• Authors: Škrovan Adam
• Languages of publication: EN

Abstracts

EN

In the light of continuous development of genetic engineering technologies, it is apparent that speculative fiction has successfully anticipated various advancements and their applications. As a key method in this genre, the concept of plausibility allows for a realistic prediction of current scientific trends into future possibilities. In her novel, Oryx and Crake (2003), Margaret Atwood takes a cautionary approach, depicting a speculative future in which the misuse of biotechnologies leads to catastrophic consequences. This article explores the portrayal of bioethical issues surrounding genetic modification. It underlines the interdisciplinary necessity of addressing these concerns and highlighting ethical responsibilities in connection with scientific innovation.

Keywords

EN

BIOETHICS; GENETIC ENGINEERING; MARGARET ATWOOD; SPECULATIVE FICTION

• Publisher: Institute of World Literature, Slovak Academy of Sciences
• Journal: World Literature Studies
• Year: 2024
• Volume: 16
• Issue: 2
• Pages: 44 – 57

Contributors

author

Škrovan Adam

• Institute of World Literature, Slovak Academy of Sciences, Slovak Republic

• https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8558-1067

Identifiers

DOI

10.31577/WLS.2024.16.2.4