english / comparison-practice.mdon commit [spec] DEs of the dependent variable (a978feb)
   1The strength of the human spirit in the face of powerful governing bodies is explored in both texts
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   3Strength - ability to proceed through oppression
   4Powerful governing bodies - Gattaca / society in Gattaca, Stasi regime
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   6Stasiland
   7- Miriam - strength to rebel whilst she is a teenager. Strong-willed and persistent.
   8- Frau Paul - willing to give up her own comfort for her son
   9- Hagen Koch -
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  11Gattaca
  12- Vincent proceeds in the face of both Gattaca Corp and society's discrimination against him
  13- Dr Lamar goes against his employers
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