Chaos Theory Iterations in the novel Jurassic Park
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In the Novel § This novel is divided by seven fractal drawings called “iterations. ” § Under each drawing is a quote from Dr. Malcolm, which explains the fractal curve in relation to chaos theory. § On each of the slides to follow will be Malcolm’s quote and a brief summary of it in relation to the novel. § You need to find two quotes from each iteration in the novel that support the summary. § By doing so, you are supporting the quote from Dr. Malcolm on each iteration.
First Iteration § “At the earliest drawing of the fractal curve, few clues to the underlying mathematical structure will be seen. ” § When the frog DNA is first mixed with the dinosaur DNA, the scientists feel they have been very successful. § They have been successful~ their dinosaurs thrive in their setting, but cannot reproduce on their own…or so they think.
Second Iteration § “With subsequent drawings of the fractal curve, changes may begin to appear. ” § There is a discovery of eggshells inside the enclosures of Jurassic Park. § This does indicate that the animals may be breeding on their own.
Third Iteration § “Details emerge more clearly as the fractal curve is re-drawn. ” § As one of the characters attempts to leave the island, he is attacked by dinosaurs that were NOT genetically engineered. The park is starting to get out of control.
Fourth Iteration § “Inevitably, underlying instabilities begin to appear. ” § It is mentioned that there is a species of frog that, if there are no males present, have been known to change gender in some way in order to survive. § Life will find a way and with that idea, the dinosaurs have begun in some way to reproduce.
Fifth Iteration § “Flaws in the system will now become severe. ”
Sixth Iteration § System recovery may prove impossible” § Jurassic Park is no longer under the control of those who supervise the park. The animals have taken over.
Seventh Iteration § Increasingly, the mathematics will demand the courage to face its implications” § Will science admit that the park was a mistake and attempt to destroy the creations?
Assignment § In a well developed essay, using Dr. Malcolm’s quotes, explain specifically how Chaos Theory and the fractal curve are reflected in the novel Jurassic Park.
