Gattaca
Embracing Imperfections: Struggle Amid Society's Pursuit of Perfection
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he read until he knew the planets back and forth
Intensive study of astronomy until complete familiarity with the planets.
his parents said, "that's not what he was put here for"
Parents disapprove, suggesting a divergence from his purpose or destiny.
and he tried to find a way to put perfection aside
Attempts to set aside the pursuit of perfection, facing challenges in doing so.
but life is always hard when everyone is putting you down
Life is difficult when constantly criticized or belittled by others.
there are days when your baby is born genetically perfect
Describes the birth of a genetically flawless baby with ideal physical attributes.
blonde hair and blue eyes (the perfect heartbeat)
Details the perfect characteristics of the newborn: blonde hair, blue eyes, and a flawless heartbeat.
they'll see with nothing less than a perfect 20/20
Anticipates the child having perfect vision with 20/20 eyesight.
they will be whoever they wanted to be
Envisions the child having the freedom to become anyone they desire.
he swam until he lost direction of the shore
Describes losing one's way while swimming, symbolizing a loss of direction in life.
his perfect brother, he had never lost before
His perfect brother experiences defeat for the first time.
and he found the friend
Finds a deep connection with a friend.
the kind you give your own blood for
Describes a profound friendship worth sacrificing for, even blood ties.
and she found the kind of friend
She finds an extraordinary friend worth waiting a lifetime for.
the kind you wait your whole life for
Emphasizes the value of a rare and exceptional friendship without regrets.
no regrets
Expresses a resolute decision without looking back or feeling remorse.
he wanted it so bad he could taste it
Intense desire for something, with a palpable taste of longing.
they never suspected a thing
Conveys successful concealment or secrecy without arousing suspicion.
and that's something that carries a sense of pride and accomplishment
Feeling of pride and accomplishment in maintaining secrecy.
a reason to live
Identifies a reason to continue living, possibly derived from the sense of achievement.
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