‘Not only does Vincent have to convince other characters that he is capable of more than his INVALID status implies, he also has to convince himself’. Discuss.

Through determination and endurance Vincent is able to achieve his goal and demonstrate that he has the ability to surpass the expectations placed upon him by his INVALID condition. In attaining his dream Vincent proves he is worthy of his father’s name and he has the potential to be more genetically superior to his ‘natural’ brother, Anton. With the support of Irene, Jerome and unbeknown to him, Lamar Vincent is able to reach his potential and much more.

Due to his natural conception, Vincent is looked upon to be deficient as he had not been programmed with the more superior genes. Anton, Vincent’s father’s action in repudiating his first born his name revealed this view. His frank, although callous opinion that “the only way [Vincent would] see the inside of a spaceship [was] if [he] was cleaning it” may have outwardly not affected him; however it was one of many incitements that drove Vincent to success. During his childhood Vincent was weighed down by his fath...