If all of the elements of this lesson plan are employed, students will develop the following powers, skills, and understanding:
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To gain an understanding of the underlying themes of Oryx and Crake, such as nature vs. man, environmentalism, corporate abuse of power, and the human condition.
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To examine the characters through a critical yet empathetic lens.
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To recognize the ways in which the text is shaped by the point of view of its central character.
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To study the author's use of language as a descriptive tool.
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To discuss and learn from the text's many intentional ambiguities.
