Is science all that good?
Writing
- answer the following questions in writing. Hand in on Elits.
- What was Vincent’s career goal?
2. Why did he think he could never obtain the goal?
3. How did they make Vincent taller?
4. Who was the young police officer and how did Vincent (Jerome) know him?
5. Describe the different attitudes Irene and Vincent have about their genetic ‘imperfections’.
6. What are the positive and negative aspects of the Gattaca world?
7. What is a “god-child”?
8. What are "valids" and "in-valids" in the story? Explain in definition.
9. Think about the staircase in the apartment. How is the staircase a SYMBOL of genetics?
10. Wouldn't every parent want to ensure that their child was perfect and had the attributes of physical attractiveness, intelligence and athletic prowess to be able to do whatever he or she wanted in life? If so, why is the society portrayed in this film so devoid of happiness, vitality and fun? The fertility doctor tells Vincent’s parents “Remember, it’s still you, simply the best of you.” What does he mean?
11. Is it true that you are more than the sum of your genes?
12. In one scene, Vincent states that “there is no gene for fate.” What does this phrase mean?
13. Much of this film deals with the human desire to control fate, versus the willingness to let fate run its course. List some examples of moments in the film where characters try to control their destiny, and moments where they accept fate.
14. “The new underclass is no longer determined by social class or the colour of our skin. We now have discrimination down to a science.”
Explain the meaning of this quote from the movie.