Video: Gattaca
I not only think that we will tamper with Mother Nature, I think mother wants us to.
-William Gaylan
Answer the following questions after watching the video Gattaca.
General Knowledge Questions:
1. Why was Vincent pretending to be Jerome Morrow?
2. Describe the relationship between Anton and Vincent.
3. What is Vincent’s dream?
4. What is Genouism?
5. Physically what did Vincent have to do to become Vincent?
6. Where does Irene take the hair sample and why?
7. Why do Jerome and Vincent have to live together?
8. What are the genetically inferior called?
9. Why does Irene give Vincent a piece of her hair?
10. Why does Vincent have to scrub everyday?
11. Name five ways that DNA can be extracted (think of the things that Vincent has
to do to conceal his identity)
12. What are some benefits of genetic engineering in Gattaca?
13. What are some disadvantages of genetic engineering in Gattaca?
14. In the scene where Irene and Vincent flee from the bar and they are running, Irene
says “ I can’t do this” to which Vincent replies “You already did” What is the
point of this dialogue?
15. The mission director is eventually found to be the murderer, what is ironic about
his genetic makeup?
16. Why did Jerome who was practically perfection in terms of genetics try to kill
himself the first time (when he became paralyzed)?
Essay: Write a one page essay (single spaced with 1 inch margins, 12 point font, Times
New Roman) on ONE of the following essays
1. Is perfection possible? Do we want a perfect society?
2. How far is far enough in genetically altering a child?
3. How much of role does the environment play in terms of a person’s ability?
4. Are certain physical traits beneficial to a person no matter the environment? If
so, give examples and state your rationale.
Bonus: Where does the word Gattaca originate from?