Injustice In 'Gattaca' By Andrew Niccol

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The central theme of Gattaca by Andrew Niccol is Injustice. People that are born in their moms wombs. People that are born in the labs have the best DNA because they are carefully selected by a professional. When these people go to their Jobs they have to do a test so they can prove they are valid or invalids. The lab make humans are way better than regular humans these days because there DNA is pick so they can adapt faster to their livings. They are also like immortals they are immune to sickness but they can break bones or be kill. But if nothing happens to then they will live forever. In comparison to us humans these days we die for the most significant things. Jobs are pretty easy to get you only have to pee in front of your new boss

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