References: [1] Kirby‚ D 2000‚ The New Eugenics in Cinema: Genetic Determinism and Gene Therapy in GATTACA‚ Science fiction Studies‚ accessed 3rd October 2013‚ [2] Gleghorn‚ M 2001‚ Putting the Brakes on Human Genetic Engineering: Are We Speeding toward a Brave New World? Probe Ministries‚ accessed 1st October 2013 [3] D‚ P 2012‚ Loss of Privacy and
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ESSAY PLANNER i) Gattaca depicts a world where free will ultimately triumphs over genetic destiny. Discuss. OR ii) Gattaca shows us the dangers of uncontrolled technology. Discuss. 1. Write out the topic/question 2. Circle the key words and underline the direction word/s e.g. discuss‚ describe‚ analyse‚ compare and contrast 3. If the topic is not a question‚ turn it into one. 4. Analyse what you think the essay question is asking in point form. Are some aspects more important than
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Andrew Niccol’s Gattaca’ is a science fictional film about ambition‚ conquest and determination. The movie is set in the future with a number of very different characters‚ Vincent is a very determined soul who was brought into this world in what’s not considered ’the natural way’’. His parents decided that he was to be a god child which means they would leave everything under his hands‚ unfortunately god did not bless Vincent with the best genetic makeup and he was destined for failure and a life
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is‚ if one doesn’t embrace technology in this day and age‚ they are putting themselves at a disadvantage to the billions of other people out there who use all that science has to offer on a daily basis. An example of this can be seen in the film ‘Gattaca’ where a young man named Vincent takes on the persona of a genetically blessed man so as to achieve his goals in life. In some ways Vincent embraced the future
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The Chrysalids: The 5-Paragraph Essay THE BASICS • 12-Point Times New Roman • 3-4 Pages‚ double-spaced • 1-inch margins on all sides • Should be written in a formal tone (third person‚ no contractions or slang) STRUCTURE This will be a 5-Paragraph Essay. You will be evaluated not only on the content of your essay‚ but also on your ability to follow the proper 5-Paragraph Essay Format: Introduction • Features a clear hook‚ designed to grab the reader’s attention and pull them into your
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be tall‚ short‚ handsome‚ ugly‚ fat‚ or skinny. Not only that‚ but one can ensure that one’s child does not have any medical issues. No medical issues for some parents means fewer bills to pay for‚ and fewer things to worry about. For example‚ in GATTACA‚ Vincent’s brother‚ Anton was a designer baby. He was given the characteristics of a tall‚ handsome‚ smart‚ and athletic man. His life was already planned out for him and he could row up to be whatever he wanted to be. This is a positive thing for
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misunderstood sometimes as people who do not know who we really are‚ view us as something that we are not because of what they have heard because of attitudes toward certain roles in society‚ therefore affecting our identity. In the film Gattaca‚ the culture within the Gattaca Corporation shows clearly the human tendency to stereotype. Assessors discriminate against new applicants with undesirable genetics rather than testing each person
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concerning genes. The problem is‚ do we really want to play with nature‚ do we really want to mess with the natural order? I personally think we should give it a try‚ the possibilities could help us in the event of a major disaster. Like in the movie GATTACA‚ they depicted how perfect humans would work in the future. This movie could be how genetic advances could end up‚ or it could start wars. In this paper there will be pro and cons of genetic developments with a summary. We’re going to start with
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which takes time‚ patience and sometimes is never achieved due to isolation. When humans strive to achieve a sense of belonging they experience an understanding of their identity and the social relationships within their lives. Belonging in the texts Gattaca‚ My Immigration Story‚ Jane Eyre and Immigrants Chronicle is designed to highlight the intricate mix of social relationships and the continuous quest for individual identity throughout their stories told. Peter Skrzynecki struggles to belong through
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Bibliography: * Wyndham‚ John. "The Chrysalids." London: Penguin Books‚ 1995. 200. 9 April 2013. * Westerfeld‚ Scott. Uglies. New York: Simon Pulse‚ 2005. 6 April 2013. * Thesaurus.com
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