Jurassic Park

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1990

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Introduction-Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

Part 4

Part 5

Part 6

Part 7-Epilogue

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What are the dangers of genetic engineering, as explored in Jurassic Park? You may also consider real-world examples to compare with your analysis of the novel.

Malcolm references chaos theory and fractal geometry to explain his predictions about the events that occur in Jurassic Park. Analyze these theories in relation to how the plot unfolds.

Jurassic Park is a blending of the past and present which creates an entirely new world. What are the implications of this blended world, and how do the characters’ reactions to unnatural nature illuminate these implications?