Watch out for art, Crake used to say. As soon as they start

Watch out for art, Crake used to say. As soon as they start doing art, we're in trouble.

📖 Margaret Atwood

🌍 Canadian | 👨‍💼 Novelist

🎂 November 18, 1939

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In "Oryx and Crake" by Margaret Atwood, a significant quote highlights a warning about the implications of art. Crake, one of the characters, expresses concern regarding the development of art as a sign of potential trouble for society. His viewpoint suggests that the emergence of creativity might lead to complications or moral dilemmas. The quote encapsulates a broader theme in the book, where art is viewed as a double-edged sword. While...

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