"Gattaca"‚ written and directed by Andrew Niccol‚ depicts a futuristic world of a cold society‚ where one’s resume exists in their cells and genes. Although genes play a significant part to a successful life in this world‚ the path and success of one’s life is not determined solely on DNA as demonstrated by Eugene‚ Anton and in particular‚ Vincent who clearly "exceeds his potential". Vincent Freeman is cast into society’s redundant section as being an "invalid"‚ however he overcomes this burden
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Post-1914 play Educating Rita- To what extent do you agree that Educating Rita is a feminist play? The play ‘Educating Rita’ is set in Liverpool during the 1970s‚ with only two main characters: Rita White and Frank. Rita‚ a vibrant and bubbly twenty-six year old‚ uneducated‚ working class woman enrols at the Open University‚ her real name is Susan‚ but she changed it to Rita in honour of Rita Mae Brown‚ a junk novelist. Frank‚ however‚ is an educated‚ middle class man with a drinking problem
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animals from extinction‚ whilst others are not in favor of zoos due to the captivity of wildlife. If one was to take into the reason why the conservation is not fully effective‚ the inappropriate perception about wildlife and the ugly truth of the life in the zoos‚ then there would be no debate. Australia should not retain animals in zoos. It has been argued that the conservation programs aim to save endangered species from the edge of extinction (Lyons‚ 2009). The zoos also take part in breeding
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“Guns‚ Germs‚ and Steel‚” by Jared Diamond is without a doubt a very interesting read that gives you a different perspective about history. The main thesis of the book involves Diamond trying to answer Yali’s question “Why is it that you white people developed so much cargo and brought it to New Guinea‚ but we black people had little cargo of our own?” Diamond is able to answer Yali’s question with the title of the book guns‚ germs‚ and steel. He believed that these three factors are the main reasons
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or handsome.’ Do you agree? Outlook was the first impression to the strangers‚ so either you are handsome or beautiful‚ it gives a good impression to them. However‚ living in a modern society‚ being handsome is not the most important thing. Indeed‚ clever is more important in contrast. First of all‚ clever usually makes you successful person. Let’s take an example. When you are studying at university‚ you learns well because you are more clever than the others. This makes you a greater academic
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To the most extent I do not agree that the witches are the most unsettling example of the supernatural in Macbeth. There are other factors within the play such as the ambition of Macbeth and the wickedness of Lady Macbeth that cast an eerie and shocking atmosphere over the play. The reason I believe this to be the case because as part of a modern society‚ we have a lot more psychological horrors‚ and both Macbeth and Lady Macbeth are considered to be insane. Whereas witches are seen more as a fantasy
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technological innovations have enhanced the quality of life.” Do you agree? The quality of life is normally taken to mean the general well being of people and the environment in which they live in. it is undeniable that recent scientific and technological innovations have enhanced the quality of life for many. However‚ the developments of today that promise us a better quality of life are also the ones that can worsen the quality of life. Science and technology give their creators and inventors
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To what extent do you agree with this statement concerning Britain 1951 to 1964 – ‘Britain has lost an empire and not yet found a role’ [45] From 1951 to 1964 there was a period of change for Britain. The government came to reality that Britain didn’t have the necessary resources to maintain their empire. Military demands on events such as Korea (1950-53) and Malaya (1948-60) placed major stress on Britain’s manpower and the prideful Navy was in decline driven by financial expediency. Now Britain
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You must do things you think you cannot do Honorary guest‚ lecturers‚ parents‚ fellow graduates‚ good afternoon. I am your valedictorian Oshane Thomas and I am charging you today to do the things you think you cannot do. The important actions aren’t easy. They are hard because of our fears. No one is without them. One of my fears is being here today talking to you. On preparation for graduation‚ I was notified that I had to deliver a speech and the thought of actually doing it terrified me
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I have learned that I value others opinions on topics‚ but not so much as what they think about me. If If I can make something happen in a productive manner that is for the good of all‚ I have no problem doing it even if it destroys some of the relations that I currently have.
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