https://padlet.com/mrnguyen2016/gattacagiver en-us 2016-08-01 01:10:41 UTC 2017-05-17 05:25:49 UTC hello@padlet.com mrnguyen2016 https://padlet.com/mrnguyen2016/gattacagiver/wish/117263660 As well as considering place, the time in which a text is set and made is also important because it offers a clear starting point for comparison. ]]> 2016-08-01 01:14:30 UTC https://padlet.com/mrnguyen2016/gattacagiver/wish/117263660 mrnguyen2016 https://padlet.com/mrnguyen2016/gattacagiver/wish/117263739 Refers to the physical location of the text. In making comparisons between two locations, it is worth considering all points of similarity, even if these may not be obvious at first.]]> 2016-08-01 01:15:31 UTC https://padlet.com/mrnguyen2016/gattacagiver/wish/117263739 mrnguyen2016 https://padlet.com/mrnguyen2016/gattacagiver/wish/117263756 The historical setting of a text can also have a major impact in shaping the social interactions of the characters and the conventions of behaviour within their society. The social codes that govern members of a community form part of the social setting of a text. Social codes and conventions tend to develop over time, so texts that share a similar historical period may also share similar social values.]]> 2016-08-01 01:15:44 UTC https://padlet.com/mrnguyen2016/gattacagiver/wish/117263756 mrnguyen2016 https://padlet.com/mrnguyen2016/gattacagiver/wish/117263802 This refers to how characters in a text are governed and the basis/reason for this form of government provide another aspect of setting to consider and compare.]]> 2016-08-01 01:16:36 UTC https://padlet.com/mrnguyen2016/gattacagiver/wish/117263802 mrnguyen2016 https://padlet.com/mrnguyen2016/gattacagiver/wish/117324290 The community in The Giver is isolated seemingly quite limited. Outside communities are known simply as Elsewhere. Everything is controlled in the community, there is no colour and even the weather is controlled. It appears to be a bland setting. In contrast the setting of Gattaca is a large city set in the not too distant future with large buildings. There are restaurants and other forms of entertainment the inhabitants can attend. Similarities between the two communities could be their isolated nature. Although set in a large city, the audience never really gets an indication of any other communities. We do know that Jerome is from England but we don't see how other communities are structured, similar to how we don't really get an indication of how other communities in The Giver operate.]]> 2016-08-01 23:02:37 UTC https://padlet.com/mrnguyen2016/gattacagiver/wish/117324290 mrnguyen2016 https://padlet.com/mrnguyen2016/gattacagiver/wish/117324321 Both The Giver and Gattaca are set in the future. As a result, both texts have worlds which are sophisticated. We know that there are technological advancements that point to a futuristic world in The Giver because of their ability to control weather. Furthermore, they have discovered a method of preventing people from seeing colour or having feelings. In Gattaca's world, genetic engineering has been mastered and they have childbirth down to a science. Both protagonists are limited in a way by the world they live in, Jonas by learning how to feel but knowing that no one else can ever understand what he does. Vincent is limited by his natural genetics because valids are more desirable due to their DNA profile. ��{�]]> 2016-08-01 23:03:03 UTC https://padlet.com/mrnguyen2016/gattacagiver/wish/117324321 mrnguyen2016 https://padlet.com/mrnguyen2016/gattacagiver/wish/117324341 In The Giver, inhabitants need to be careful with their language. Similarly those with a better genetic profile are spoken to carefully. For example, Irene when she spoke to the director. Another example was when Jerome was confronted by a policeman and was offended. And when Anton's partner had to listen to him because Anton was his superior. Both texts show an orderly world that is almost automated. ����m��'��E]]> 2016-08-01 23:03:24 UTC https://padlet.com/mrnguyen2016/gattacagiver/wish/117324341 mrnguyen2016 https://padlet.com/mrnguyen2016/gattacagiver/wish/117324355 In The Giver the people have no real power or free will to do what they want, they have no feelings and see no colour. Their stirrings are controlled and follow what the Elders say. There appears to be more free will in Gattaca but people are pushed to conform and to genetically modify their children to give them the best chance at life. We see that invalids are discriminated against, which is something the people in The Giver would not understand. In the Giver, the inhabitants are controlled by the Elders, while the people in Gattaca are controlled more by their DNA, there is no real mention of the government.]]> 2016-08-01 23:03:40 UTC https://padlet.com/mrnguyen2016/gattacagiver/wish/117324355