Frankenstein And Blade Runner Analytical Essay
English Advanced: Assessment Task 3
Comparative Study of Texts and Contexts: Frankenstein and Blade Runner
William Meadley
Dear Mr. Ridley Scott,
I Mary Wollstonecraft Godwin Shelly am writing to you after viewing ‘Blade Runner’. I became aware that your composition and my own, ‘Frankenstein’ 1818 are very similar in themes and ideas. I also noticed similarities between characters of both our compositions, which together evoke questioning within our audience. We, as artists feel strongly about many issues affecting our world. Issues such as industrialisation, advancing technology and science mixed with the morale argument of the extent we should pursue, especially into natural roles, if it is our role to do so. The role of humanity as …show more content…
Eldon Tyrell and Roy Batty. There is a clear dichotomy between the characters in respect to the acquisition of scientific knowledge and its inherent consequences. Tyrell, as the creator of the ‘Replicant’ race is directly responsible for his ‘creations’ and the consequences that arise from their actions. However, he rejects this responsibility as is emphasised by his indifference when Roy naturally seeks more life; “Well, I’m afraid that’s a little out of my jurisdiction”. Tyrell’s formal language and inhospitable tone clearly indicates his rejection of his role as a father, a creator. This naivety can be further seen through his symbolic physical blindness in the thick glasses he wears. His direct power is represented with the physical orientation of his residence. This essentially is affected by the exploitation modern business implicate through the world and the power Corporate Capitalism has as influence in 1982. Similarly, Victor is responsible for overstepping his bounds, assuming the position of a God-like creator, and fashioning a humanoid who is capable of emotion and reason. Like Tyrell, he rejects his own responsibility for the well-being of his creation, and thus is to blame for the creature’s destructive actions. The creature states to Victor “…you do not reflect that you are the cause of its excess.” Referring to the creature’s passionate emotions. Together they both impose the role of creator, yet abandon their creations, exploiting their power and knowledge in detrimental
Comparative Study of Texts and Contexts: Frankenstein and Blade Runner
William Meadley
Dear Mr. Ridley Scott,
I Mary Wollstonecraft Godwin Shelly am writing to you after viewing ‘Blade Runner’. I became aware that your composition and my own, ‘Frankenstein’ 1818 are very similar in themes and ideas. I also noticed similarities between characters of both our compositions, which together evoke questioning within our audience. We, as artists feel strongly about many issues affecting our world. Issues such as industrialisation, advancing technology and science mixed with the morale argument of the extent we should pursue, especially into natural roles, if it is our role to do so. The role of humanity as …show more content…
Eldon Tyrell and Roy Batty. There is a clear dichotomy between the characters in respect to the acquisition of scientific knowledge and its inherent consequences. Tyrell, as the creator of the ‘Replicant’ race is directly responsible for his ‘creations’ and the consequences that arise from their actions. However, he rejects this responsibility as is emphasised by his indifference when Roy naturally seeks more life; “Well, I’m afraid that’s a little out of my jurisdiction”. Tyrell’s formal language and inhospitable tone clearly indicates his rejection of his role as a father, a creator. This naivety can be further seen through his symbolic physical blindness in the thick glasses he wears. His direct power is represented with the physical orientation of his residence. This essentially is affected by the exploitation modern business implicate through the world and the power Corporate Capitalism has as influence in 1982. Similarly, Victor is responsible for overstepping his bounds, assuming the position of a God-like creator, and fashioning a humanoid who is capable of emotion and reason. Like Tyrell, he rejects his own responsibility for the well-being of his creation, and thus is to blame for the creature’s destructive actions. The creature states to Victor “…you do not reflect that you are the cause of its excess.” Referring to the creature’s passionate emotions. Together they both impose the role of creator, yet abandon their creations, exploiting their power and knowledge in detrimental