On the Island: A Review Section B: Essay As we approach the 21st century our lives are changing dramatically. With the aid of computers and robots much of what used to be tedious labour is done automatically. Our modern society now allows us to dedicate more of our time to our families and our friends. Unfortunately many people do not realize the benefits of a closely connected family. Once they have grown up, the love for their parents diminishes slowly until the relationship becomes nothing more than an empty shell. They might go through the motions of affection, but it has become an obligatory performance. Often this developement is prompted by