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transgenic-animals

Genetically engineered animals with human-like traits who perform in a controlled environment and are subjected to human authority.

1 chapter across 1 book

Ribofunk (1996)Paul Di Filippo

2. The Tale of Two Bad Mice

In this chapter, McGregor, initially appearing as an old farmer, reveals his true powerful and bioengineered form before confronting the genetically altered animal performers (splices) in the Garden. He punishes the mice, Tom Thumb and Hunca Munca, for breaking a dish during a show, using a high-tech cane to administer a controlled beating, highlighting the harsh control and discipline imposed on the splices. The chapter exposes the tension between the human overseers and the transgenic creatures, emphasizing themes of authority, punishment, and the blurred lines between humanity and engineered life.