Gattaca Character Analysis

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In the movie “GATTACA” by Andrew Niccol shows the futuristic setting and the main character Vincent has serious problems and has to share blood to be a different person “Jerome” to become what he really wants which is going to the stars. Traits that describes Vincent is brave and willing. The main character Vincent was born and had a genetic test that showed that Vincent had high probabilities of hyperactivity, sight troubles and serious heart disease, and a life expectancy of thirty years. He grew up and got a young brother named Anton. They grew up and Anton was stronger and better at everything. They played a game called “Softy”. It's

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