profit‚ commerce or self indulgence. In balderunner Tyrel controls life of the replicant and so equates himslef to god; a “God of science and commerce”. His scientific advancements have caused humanity to lose its gratification of nature. Within Frankenstein the character of Victor has successfully reanimated life into a corpse and so thinks himself to be “hailed as the god of a new species”. Whilst Victor endeavours into rampant science he is “blinded to the beauties if nature”‚. The importance of
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1. Comparison of Blade Runner and Frankenstein http://nebolit.com/film/Blade%20Runner/Comparison-Blade-Runner-and-Frankenstein.html (Accessed 6/3/2012) Synopsis Blade Runner is a science fiction film portrayed as a dystopia and Frankenstein a Gothic Novel that was inspired by a vision during a dream. Both texts have a strong focus on nature and the natural and in both texts humans lose control over their man-made creations. Blade Runner and Frankenstein were composed at a time when society
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How Frankenstein and Blade Runner Invites consideration of humanity Both Mary Shelley’s ‘Frankenstein’ and Ridley Scott’s ‘Bladerunner’ were created to invite consideration of humanity‚ that is‚ the social‚ moral and ethical views universally shared throughout to ensure the wellbeing of humans‚ being humane. Though these texts were written 160 years apart they both highlight questions of humanity and humanities direction. They are both concerned approaches dealing with the deterioration of societies
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portrayals of these ideas are shifted over time due to a shift in context. Frankenstein was composed during the romantic era in the 19th century when the western world was experiencing its first Industrial Revolution. The advent of science as a force in society resulted in individuals retreating to the natural world to seek solace. This notion is represented in Shelley’s novel in epistolary form which reveals how Walton‚ Frankenstein and the monster retreat to the natural world at some point in the text
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Module A: Texts in Context “Mary Shelley’s values are still relevant to society today”. Discuss with reference to your knowledge of Blade Runner and Frankenstein. (1200 words) Frankenstein‚ Mary Shelley’s cautionary tale of science vs. religion was first published in 1818‚ in an increasingly secular‚ but still patriarchal British society‚ amongst the aftermath of the French and Industrial revolutions and a burgeoning scientific research scene. Upon the second release in 1831‚ the novel was greeted
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Frankenstein and Blade Runner Although written more than 150 years apart from each other‚ and with very different mediums of production both Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein and Ridley Scotts Blade Runner reflect upon the societal concerns of their times in order to warn us of the consequences of overstepping our boundaries and unbridled technological advancement. Subsequently‚ it becomes evident that despite their temporal and contextual differences‚ both texts are in fact linked through their common
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How does a comparative study of Blade Runner and Frankenstein bring to the fore ideas about morality and science? The comparison of texts Blade Runner‚ directed by Ridley Scott and Frankenstein‚ by Mary Shelley allows the reader to explore their retrospective contexts and provides an insight into the values and perspectives that were apparent at the time of composition. Both these texts deal with issues surrounding changing morals and the progression of science. The texts offer us the perspective
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“In what ways does a comparative study accentuate the distinctive contexts of Frankenstein and Blade Runner?” Composed nearly 200 years apart with differing contexts‚ the Romanticist‚ Mary Shelly composed a gothic novel ‘Frankenstein’‚ in the Industrial Revolution era and the Age of Enlightenment which draws upon the rise of Galvanism. As well as the post modern‚ post apocalyptic film noir composed by Ridley Scott ‘Blade Runner’ reflects upon the increasing computing industry which changed the natural
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“Although composed in different times and contexts‚ Frankenstein and Blade Runner are strikingly similar in content and values” Juxtaposition between the creation and their environment 1. The Tyrell Corporation‚ business place of Eldon Tyrell‚ the divine scientific “genius” behind the creation of the replicants‚ occupies a space central to Blade Runner’s narrative. From the inception of the film‚ we see an extreme long shot overlooking the futuristic cityscape of Los Angeles which is
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“Bladerunner” Red contrasts against black background Non-diegetic music is inharmonious – makes the audience uncomfortable LA 2019 – very near future – makes the audience uncomfortable Opening shot – long shot of the city Establishes futuristic setting Fire shooting into the sky Voight-Kampff test questions are about nature “It’s a test designed to provoke an emotional response” Nature is a true test of humanity Non-diegetic heart beat Large advertising screens “A new life awaits you
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