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The Island of Dr. Moreau
Book • 2018
The novel follows Edward Prendick, a man who survives a maritime disaster and is rescued by a ship.
He is eventually left on an island where he encounters Dr. Moreau, a scientist notorious for his vivisection experiments.
On the island, Prendick discovers that Moreau has been conducting bizarre experiments to create 'Beast Folk' by genetically modifying animals to give them human-like characteristics.
The story delves into themes of evolution, ethics in science, and the nature of humanity, highlighting the moral and societal implications of Moreau's experiments and the eventual collapse of his creations' adherence to the laws imposed upon them.
He is eventually left on an island where he encounters Dr. Moreau, a scientist notorious for his vivisection experiments.
On the island, Prendick discovers that Moreau has been conducting bizarre experiments to create 'Beast Folk' by genetically modifying animals to give them human-like characteristics.
The story delves into themes of evolution, ethics in science, and the nature of humanity, highlighting the moral and societal implications of Moreau's experiments and the eventual collapse of his creations' adherence to the laws imposed upon them.
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Mentioned in the episode description as a work of fiction that explores the line between humans and animals.
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Margaret Atwood as a writer she read in high school, highlighting "Island of Dr. Moreau" as particularly interesting.
Margaret Atwood as a writer she read in high school, highlighting "Island of Dr. Moreau" as particularly interesting.
Margaret Atwood on Canada, Writing, and Invention (Live at Mason)
