NURTURE VS. NATURE The ultimate question that leads any sociological discussion is the battle between nurture and nature; what is more important to a human development. Both sides have equal and valid arguments, however I believe that the most important influence on a child’s development is nurture by others and one self. In “Gattaca” this question is raised many times, the move even beings with the quote, “Consider God’s handwork; who can straighten …showed first 75 words of 465 total…

…showed last 75 words of 465 total…Therefore, in the end it doesn’t matter if you only have one chance, you have to take it and learn form it as Vincent did. What you learn and what you make of what you have is the theory behind the nurture side of the developmental process. Battling against what seems to be impossible to you. “ I became one of the ‘hated’…I would fight against the odds…” to overcome and achieve a goal.