Introduction
Genetic Control has been under debate for various social concerns that tend to degrade the actual capabilities of people born through natural birth. The use of genetic engineering changes the destiny of those who acquire highly capable genes and may inadvertently affect the actual owner due to the lack of certain capabilities.
Main body
Gattaca is a renowned intellectual movie with science fiction that surrounds the theme of genetic engineering. Directed by Andrew Niccol, the movie presents the idea that in the coming years a person’s fortunes and ambitions are decided by the genes of the person. The film points out that society is biased while dealing with naturally born offspring. This is exemplified by the incidents that develop in Gattaca Corp., an aerospace firm that operates in the near future. Vincent Freeman works with Gattaca and is a naturally born person but wishes to defy the system of Genetic theory since it disregards naturally born individuals for exceptional missions like a flight to space.
Vincent realizes that he will not be able to grab better opportunities in his career and society due to his natural genes. This urges him to accept the character traits of Jerome Morrow, an ideal genetic sample who is paralyzed following an accident. The film focuses on the sufferings undergone by Vincent in the course of acquiring and maintaining the genetic specimen of another person. As an addendum, the movie has included a variety of populace like Albert Einstein and Abraham Lincoln who has become triumphant regardless of genetic flaws. The whole situation, narrated in the film is distressingly plausible.
The Genetic Control theory is so radiantly forwarded that more than involving in the story proceedings, the viewers, are made to realize the changes in the attitude shown to a normally born and a genetically born individual in the society. The story concentrates on the incongruity of the ideal Jerome waning to thrive in spite of possessing all genetic benefits whereas the faulty Vincent surpasses his deficiencies through the power of determination and strength of mind. This distinction shows how the genetic rule in Gattaca and the world in which it is laid down negatively impinge equally on the personalities of the irrational and rational human beings they symbolize. Gattaca prophesies further restrained favoritism in the coming years. Genetic Engineering is in practice these days, in arenas exterior or at times within human beings. Andrew has in mind the most delicate and key query when he turned to this film. The director intends to know if a person is strictly the success of his genes or could his fortitude by some means take a person beyond the actual prospects in life (Synopsis for Gattaca).
Gattaca puts forth the fact that a normal born, impervious kid is considered illegitimate and worthless since they do not congregate the heritable values. They are said to be deficient in reliability and eminence. The story tries to verify that in spite of nonagreement to public ideals, individual fortitude can surmount obstacles. Even in circumstances where there is a great level of genetic predilection, it is fairly feasible that it will go unrecognized (Gattaca). The genetic module seems merely to be a supplementary means to discriminate an individual in the genuine world, just as it is usually done with age, gender, and years of practice, learning, and bodily skill. Niccol has directed a film that implicitly annotates on the inclination of many people who either hide their abilities or go beyond their actual capabilities to conquer great heights in their careers. The movie opens up a thread that is gripping science fiction as well as upholds an encouraging social theme that gives rise to several questions on the morality of genetic engineering (Movie ramblings. Gattaca). According to the latest developments in genetic engineering, normal reproduction has been superseded by artificial implantation. Hence to substantiate a predictable potential to future generations parents resort to geneticists to generate their offspring and instill in them the most advantageous genetic traits (Synopsis for Gattaca).
Conclusion
The practice of pre-implantation genetic screening or genetic selection is a serious concern to society because it will lead to social inequality and favoritism. The competition towards achievement may also give rise to atrocities and violence and will develop a mentally complex society.
Works Cited
Synopsis for Gattaca. 2008. Web.
Gattaca. 2008. Web.
Movie ramblings. Gattaca. 2008. Web.