Blog #3 There is No Gene For the Human Spirit

The phrase, "There is no gene for the human spirit" is used in the film as an overarching theme.  What is meant by this and how is it played out in the movie?  Use at least three examples to explain yourself.

Blog Response Number Two

If you didn't know their history, if you spent a day with Eugene and Jerome(Vincent), who would you think was genetically "superior"? Give reasons for your response.

Blog Post #1

During a scene in "Gattaca," Vincent's parents visited a doctor who specialized in child conception. Vincent's parents hoped to select the best possible traits for his future brother and therefore assure Vincent's brother would have the best possible chance for a successful life. Some of the specific traits mentioned in "Gattaca" included intelligence, height, and possibility of inherited disease.

If you decide to have a child one day and if you were given the opportunity to select for special traits, would you do so? Why or why not?