The Year of the Flood by Margaret Atwood

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  In The Year of the Flood, how does Adam One's explanation of creation and the fall of humanity compare to more standard Judeo-Christian ideas?  
  Margaret Atwood's The Year of the Flood is an interesting take on the creation and early biblical tales in Judeo-Christian beliefs. In the story, humans essentially have the role of angels,...

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  What are some examples of "environmental terrorism" in Margaret Atwood's novel The Year of the Flood?
  Margaret Atwood's novel, The Year of the Flood, is a continuation of her earlier novel, Oryx and Crake. In that novel, we learn of the first example of environmental terrorism: the Crake released a...

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  In The Year of the Flood, what are some examples of the schism within the gardeners? Adam One vs. Zeb. 
  Before the split that occurs between Zeb and Adam One, it is clear that there are significant tensions in this eco-group. The biggest of these lies in the group's approach to violence. Adam One...

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  What is the importance of St. Julian of Norwich and All Souls at the end of the book?
  St. Julian of Norwich and All Souls play a significant role in shaping the religious beliefs of the group God’s Gardeners. They commemorate the day of Saint Julian and All Souls as they stand at...

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