In a world dominated by religion it was thought that the only place where perfection existed was within God. In some cases, for example in the case of the ontological argument, it was the proof of its existence. But in the modern world the concept of perfection has been distorted and brings with it numerous seemingly negative consequences, ultimately casting doubt on whether perfection is possible or not. In Margaret Atwood's Oryx and Crake the concept of perfection is constantly tested in a world run by corporations seeking to package human perfection and profit from it. The desire and attempt to achieve perfection brings moral instability and corruption. Even though perfection seems to be the supreme and excellent way of living, it is always accompanied by negative results that make true perfection unattainable. As previously mentioned, the society most present in the novel is run by large corporations that attempt to provide a perfect life for the people within the Compounds. Corporations are full of immoral actions that are projected onto the lives of the people they are trying to provide for. Jimmy, however, lacks this desire for perfection and is content with his mediocrity; this level of satisfaction with himself allows him to feel and exercise more valuable traits such as empathy. Finally, throughout the novel Crake is slowly trying to grasp or create perfection and is slowly losing his moral foundation. What appears to be a positive goal for humans is actually the opposite, causing humans to lose what makes them most different from animals, leaving them cruel and ruthless. To begin, the world in which the novel is set is divided into the Compounds and the Pleeblands. and... middle of paper... or act unfairly. Sustaining perfection requires a willingness to negatively influence others for personal gain, such as the corporate leaders of the Compounds and their consumers, and Crake and all those close to him. The best way to avoid this very common and toxic desire in life is to be completely and utterly satisfied with yourself and not have a passion for perfection like Jimmy did. Acceptance of his dysfunctional family and himself has allowed him to avoid the deception that is perfection. Works Cited Atwood, Margaret. Oryx and Crake: a novel. Toronto: Vintage Canada, 2003. Print. Bouson, J. Brooks. Margaret Atwood, the robber bride, the blind assassin, Oryx and Crake. London: Continuum, 2010. Print.Wąsik, Zdzisław. Alternative lifeworlds in literary fiction. Wroclaw: Wydawnictwo Wyższej Szkoły Filologicznej, 2011. Print.