Blade Runner And Frankenstein Comparison Essay
Would you agree that Frankenstein offers a spirit of hope and redemption?
Well yes the spirit of optimism is exposed through Frankenstein’s didactic encounter with the character Walton and the sense of redemption is conveyed through Frankenstein’s acknowledgement of the atrocities he has bestowed upon humanity due to his immoral actions regarding science. What about Blade Runner?
C – Well I think we see that Tyrell in Blade Runner displays no acknowledgment for his malevolent actions and we as an audience are positioned to heed the conceited consequences of human nature. However, a cathartic development is present where we see the characters Deckard and Rachel escape the desolate city life to perhaps prosper in a brighter future.
J – Both texts are counter-cultural to their context, challenging humanity’s rampant pursuit of scientific progress whilst …show more content…
The monster so desperately longs for receipt, however he is apprehensive due to his horrid appearance. We see this partition of society in the monsters quote - “division of property, of immense wealth and squalid poverty; of rank, descent, and noble blood”. How is this conveyed in Blade Runner?
C - The rise of the ‘Four Asian Tigers’, which expanded industries in consumer electronics during the 70’s and 80s, reflects the injustice that stems from mass corporations depicted by Scott. This shows the division between the upper and lower classes and the dehumanization of his creations.
J - The scene ‘Tears in the Rain’ shows Deckard experience a sense of revelation when Roy Batty delivers his final sorrowful words of truth and reflection. Batty’s actions transform Deckard’s perceptions, making him appreciate that the natural and unnatural should appreciate life as something to be valued. The TDK advert's glow with the white dove symbolizes the conflict between artifice and nature, and as viewers we gain a sentiment of optimism when the dove is released in view of the first blue
Well yes the spirit of optimism is exposed through Frankenstein’s didactic encounter with the character Walton and the sense of redemption is conveyed through Frankenstein’s acknowledgement of the atrocities he has bestowed upon humanity due to his immoral actions regarding science. What about Blade Runner?
C – Well I think we see that Tyrell in Blade Runner displays no acknowledgment for his malevolent actions and we as an audience are positioned to heed the conceited consequences of human nature. However, a cathartic development is present where we see the characters Deckard and Rachel escape the desolate city life to perhaps prosper in a brighter future.
J – Both texts are counter-cultural to their context, challenging humanity’s rampant pursuit of scientific progress whilst …show more content…
The monster so desperately longs for receipt, however he is apprehensive due to his horrid appearance. We see this partition of society in the monsters quote - “division of property, of immense wealth and squalid poverty; of rank, descent, and noble blood”. How is this conveyed in Blade Runner?
C - The rise of the ‘Four Asian Tigers’, which expanded industries in consumer electronics during the 70’s and 80s, reflects the injustice that stems from mass corporations depicted by Scott. This shows the division between the upper and lower classes and the dehumanization of his creations.
J - The scene ‘Tears in the Rain’ shows Deckard experience a sense of revelation when Roy Batty delivers his final sorrowful words of truth and reflection. Batty’s actions transform Deckard’s perceptions, making him appreciate that the natural and unnatural should appreciate life as something to be valued. The TDK advert's glow with the white dove symbolizes the conflict between artifice and nature, and as viewers we gain a sentiment of optimism when the dove is released in view of the first blue