Physical, Social And Aggression In Michael Crichton's Jurassic Park

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Aggressive individuals often act in ways that will result in having personal gain, rather than focusing what impact they have on others. Aggression is pervasive. It affects the rich as well as the poor, the upper and lower classes, it defines us. This means that most sole individuals will behave in certain ways to promote their well being, instead of how they affect others. Michael Crichton uses characters in Jurassic Park to portray the negative physical, social and intellectual impact they can have on society. This is evident in everyday life because society has molded individuals into looking out for their well being with no considerations of the impact that it has on others.

A prime example of how beings are desperate to flourish is the actions of John Hammond. “We spared no expense!” ~John Hammond. This is a very strong example of Hammonds values. He is more concerned about the extravagance of the park and wanting to see his dream come true, rather than the functionality and safety of his establishment. This relates to people in everyday life in way that people will take the ro...

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