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Josh Dapiran

Ms. Gardner

English 10H, 4th Period

20 October 2016

Human Cloning: An Annotated Bibliography

Sayers, Valerie. Spare Parts. Contemporary Literary Criticism, edited by Jeffrey W. Hunter, vol. 219,

Gale, 2006. Literature Resource Center,

go.galegroup.com.proxy.sonomalibrary.org/ps/i.do?p=LitRC&sw=w&u=sant95918&v=2.1&it=r

&id=GALE%7CH1100070830&asid=1beab9a390e6e84d69893ec71c87fcac. Accessed 19

October 2016. Originally published in Commonweal, vol. 132, no. 13, 15 July 2005, pp. 27-28.

Through her critical essay, Sayers, an editor of Commonweal Magazine, praises Ishiguros novel

Never Let Me Go, describing it as a morally complex yet deeply human masterpiece. The clones

residing in Hailsham, she notes, display human affection and desires, giving the novels already

chilling atmosphere an aura of perturbation; yet, they are encaged and obedient to their guardians,

like animals. She also brings to the forefront the message the novel asks of the reader, questioning

what is means to be a human being and how far technology should advance. In the process, she

submits to the idea that maybe the state of the novels world would indeed ultimately be

calamitous.
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The essay analytically summarizes the novel and its haunting truths, commentating on them in an

almost deadpan tone. Readers will find that Sayers provides context for each scene she finds,

uncovering miniscule yet important revelations the reader would otherwise pass by. The article is

helpful, exposing a new level of sophistication and terror within the novel, highlighting the

worlds haunting atmosphere and moral perplexities.

Messud, Claire. Loves Body. Contemporary Literature Criticism, edited by Jeffrey W. Hunter,

vol. 219, Gale, 2006. Literature Resource Center,

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d=GALE%7CH1100070828&asid=3c70579c4ea7e6d341c98e4518c0d8c5. Accessed 1 November

2016. Originally published in Nation, vol. 280, no. 19, 16 May 2005, pp. 28-31.

In her critical essay, Messud points out and informs the reader of Kathys passive yet

unsettling narration; to Kathy, the world in which she lives is natural, yet at odds with the

ethical concerns of our own world. However, as Messud notes, she, as well as her fellow

students in Hailsham, carry with themselves a peculiar ignorance pertaining to the question

of why? It is here that Messud uncovers a deeper meaning within the novel; the concept

of confinement, and how even we dont asks questions about the institutions and other

powers that confine us. She ultimately reveals the humanity tucked within the words of the

novel, giving it a new layer of sympathetic emotion.

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Messud offers insightful analysis concerning the characters in the novel and the themes

presented within it. The essay is simple and flowing, embedding key dialogue between

characters to highlight bigger truths regarding the novels themes and the characters . It

arms readers with new knowledge regarding Ishiguros conversational style and unnerving

atmosphere, enlightening the reader on his masterful writing skills.

Hunnewell, Susannah. Kazuo Ishiguro, The Art of Fiction No. 196. The Paris Review.

http://www.theparisreview.org/interviews/5829/the-art-of-fiction-no-196-kazuo-ishiguro.

Accessed 3 November 2016.

Interviewing Ishiguro and writing for The Paris Review, Susannah Hunnewell fields to the

accomplished author many questions pertaining to his past as well as his novels. Some

questions asked include: what it was like moving to England, what is the quintessential

English rodent, was Ishiguro a hippie in the past, what was university like, how many

drafts are written in the novel writing process, and much more. While some questions are

indeed humorous, many of them are serious and thoughtful.

Despite being monstrously long and drawn-out, this interview is complex, intriguing, and

pensive. Readers of the article will find out Ishiguros upbringing, his past life, and the way

he goes about the writing process in excruciating wit and detail, highlighting his

sophisticated and humble character. Kazuo Ishiguro answers each question throw at him
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equally with clarity and thought, and both average reader and rabid fan alike will take

away with him or her Ishiguros inspirations, thoughts, and stories.

Kazuo Ishiguro. Contemporary Authors Online, Gale, 2016. Literature Resource Center,

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&id=GALE%7CH1000049206&asid=ebbd99b348985a974424e40e849b65fb. Accessed 5

November 2016.

This lengthy biographical article uncovers all Kazuo Ishiguros personal information, his career,

the awards hes received, bodies of work he has created, and adaptations of his work to the media.

The biography also covers the criticism and praise each of his novels have procured,

appropriately organizing them into neat blocks of paragraphs; first is the summary of the novel,

and second is any reviews both positive and negative of the novel.

This colossal whirlwind of criticism and information pertaining to Ishiguro and his novels creates

a precise and accurate database in which one can find any work he has done and what the critical

response has been to it, as well as his life in general. Fans of Ishiguro will find swaths of criticism

leveled at Ishiguro regarding any book he was written, helping the reader decide which book of

his they should read next. Additionally, anyone who wishes to know Ishiguros personal life can

find out info regarding his various occupations, family, and interests.

Smith, Wesley J. The Arrival of Human Cloning. The Weekly Standard, May 27.
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http://www.weeklystandard.com/the-arrival-of-human-cloning/article/724721. Accessed 5

November 2016.

Wesley J. Smith, a senior fellow at the Discovery Institutes Center on Human Exceptionalism,

writes about the history of cloning, beginning with Dolly the sheep. He also converses with the

reader about how the process of cloning is carried out, and any questions related to the subject,

such as public funding, the legality of cloning, and how the cloning of humans may be exploiting

women. He agrees that the process is a scientific triumph, but also stresses that it is an ethical

earthquake; a concerning and shaky issue that splits the foundations of the scientific community

itself. He calls to attention to the fact that while the cloning of humans may advance science, it

indeed disrupts the intrinsic dignity of all human life.

This informative article is helpful to any reader who wishes to know more about the political and

social implications of human cloning. However, it may perhaps be a bit biased; as noted, he is a

member of the Discovery Institutes Center on Human Exceptionalism which argues for the

dignity of all human life, effectively making him against cloning. Fortunately though, Smith lays

out plenty of facts regarding the history of cloning as well as the result of such actions, gifting the

uninformed reader new knowledge regarding the controversial status of human cloning.

Dovey, Dana. The Science Of Human Cloning: How Far We've Come And How Far We're Capable Of
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Going. Medical Daily, 26 June, 2015.

http://www.medicaldaily.com/science-human-cloning-how-far-weve-come-and-how-far-were-cap

able-going-340006. Accessed 5 November 2016.

Dana Dovey, writing for Medical Daily, talks about the history of human cloning, the process

behind it, and the dangers of such a procedure. Using statements from doctors as well as journals,

Dovey comes to the conclusion that the ethical and legal mess that would probably result after the

cloning of a human would indeed be disastrous, claiming that cloning will, for the time being,

only be limited to therapeutic cloning; that is, the embryo is never transferred into a females

womb.

Using multiple facts from multiple sources like Live Journal and the Bioethics Defense Fund,

Dovey crafts a coherent and informative article, even if it is a bit minimal and simple. It outlines

the perimeters and problems of human cloning, as well as the ethical concerns the practice raises.

The article is unbiased and resourceful, and gives the reader a new article in which to read about

the concerns and problems of cloning in general, not only just human cloning.