Jimmy, in Atwood’s book, can hardly be called a hero, but he is an ordinary person with his virtues and weaknesses. The writer creates the narrator who is rather close to the general public. Snowman, similar to millions of modern people, has some routines and can try to relax playing computer games or watching pornography. He is an everyman who can be rather despicable at times, but he also has certain skills and talents. He is gifted with words, and he finds the inner strength to lead when it becomes necessary. He is ready to take up responsibility and help others to find their place in this world. Atwood (2013) is, hence, optimistic in this book as she believes that individuals can be responsible, so humanity has a future.
The author’s perspective regarding education is interesting as the writer unveils her views concerning the future of this sphere. According to Atwood (2013), sciences will make the core of the future educational system as people will focus on bioengineering, information technologies, and similar areas. Whereas, language arts will become less popular among the next generations. The English literature may seem quite an unnecessary discipline for many as Shakespeare did not write about genes to treat serious illnesses and manage pandemics. At the same time, Atwood (2013) also shows the value of this education and this cultural domain. People gifted with words, such as Snowman, give meanings to the masses, and these norms and postulates help communities to live and try to remain sensible creatures. The power of the word is emphasized as Jimmy, quite an ordinary person who is talented in language arts, survives and is capable of reconstructing human society.
Reference
Atwood, M. (2013). Oryx and Crake. Virago.