Reflection of Gattaca
In the not too distant future, we can analyze personal DNA to know all about the person and determine social class which is divided into “valid” and “in-valid”. The main character, Vincent, is a “natural” baby, so he has many genetic defects. This causes Vincent to face genetic discrimination and prejudice, thus he is only allowed to be a cleaner in Gattaca Corporation where gathered perfect genetic specimen work to explore space. However, he does not want just to be a cleaner, his dream is traveling in space. Vincent meets a person who has perfect genes, but had been paralyzed in a car accident. Then he uses the person’s genetic material to deceive DNA and urine sample testing until he successfully achieves his dream of making a space travel.
Genetic selection is a serious issue for humans. Everyone wants to have perfect genes. There are many benefits to perfect genes, for example, strong body, good vision, nimble brain etc. Gattaca Corporation has very rigorous system with DNA test to confirm the identity. I understand their method of checking individual genes. Space travel is a significant event, they have to be careful. The company has to choose perfect genetic specimens to research the planet called Titan. I cannot predict Vincent’s future, like he said: “they say every atom in our bodies was once a part of a star. Maybe I’m not leaving; maybe I’m going home.” Although Vincent achieves his dream of space travel, his genetic defects will force him faces to more hardship and higher rate of death. It is a truth that we have to face. On the other hand, nature gives us lives, we cannot change it. Allowing genetic selection to determine social class is too arbitrary for humans. There are many different expressions from different genes. Vincent is an example to tell people that genes are not the only standard to judge a person, because we could study hard to make-up some shortages. The government should give all people a chance to prove themselves. I believe everything has two sides. However, as technology develops, we have to accept something and keep our essence.
Genetic selection is a serious issue for humans. Everyone wants to have perfect genes. There are many benefits to perfect genes, for example, strong body, good vision, nimble brain etc. Gattaca Corporation has very rigorous system with DNA test to confirm the identity. I understand their method of checking individual genes. Space travel is a significant event, they have to be careful. The company has to choose perfect genetic specimens to research the planet called Titan. I cannot predict Vincent’s future, like he said: “they say every atom in our bodies was once a part of a star. Maybe I’m not leaving; maybe I’m going home.” Although Vincent achieves his dream of space travel, his genetic defects will force him faces to more hardship and higher rate of death. It is a truth that we have to face. On the other hand, nature gives us lives, we cannot change it. Allowing genetic selection to determine social class is too arbitrary for humans. There are many different expressions from different genes. Vincent is an example to tell people that genes are not the only standard to judge a person, because we could study hard to make-up some shortages. The government should give all people a chance to prove themselves. I believe everything has two sides. However, as technology develops, we have to accept something and keep our essence.