Topic > Dehumanization in Never Let Me Go vs. Gattaca - 828

The film Gattaca and the novel Never Let Me Go both show a form of dehumanization and the relationship between those who were dehumanized and those who grew up in a more "ideal" situation. Gattaca and Never Let Me Go try to show an alternative future based on the advancement of genetics and how these will affect our world in a possible future. They do this by genetically cloning individuals for organ harvesting and attempting to create a perfect world by creating “perfect” human beings. Living in a world where they have successfully created human clones for organ donation is not a great achievement for humanity in any way, shape, or form. It makes you wonder: where exactly do you draw the line between the advancement of technology and the dehumanization that comes with it?" Never Let Me Go is a novel based on protagonist Kathy's memories of her experience in Hailsham and after she left. Hailsham is a boarding school for children who were cloned by people considered low-level or unsuccessful, the only purpose given even to these children is to make them grow into adults and donate as many mature organs as possible until they die or whatever the students call it and the “complete” guardians. The author focuses on the sick ways of our current society and warns us about the possible future that could be introduced and excluded, writes Kazuo Ishiguro with the intention of teaching and influencing the reader at the same time on an emotional level. “I saw a new world coming quickly. More scientific, more efficient, yes his eyes tightly closed, clutching the old gentle world to his chest, one he knew in his heart could...... means of paper......d, happy and healthy because if ever where it could happen to them their organs could be in danger and that was the main priority. Ishiguro uses emotional appeal and relatable characters to try to connect the reader to the message the novel was telling, while Niccol's vision of a futuristic world is more of a blunt warning wrapped in an extraordinary plot. In their own way, these two media are very effective in showing the message hidden in the plot, about the outcome that could happen if we continue to strive for genetic perfection in an imperfect world. In both novels there were only two options you could choose in life: follow the life that was set for you, the life that was planned for you. Or find a way to go against the norms of your time, of your world, and do what you think is right.