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    Although perspectives and values change with time‚ ideas and concepts can transcend. The gothic novel Frankenstein by Mary Shelley and the science fiction film Blade Runner directed by Ridley Scott although composed over one hundred years apart contain the same perennial concepts on the nature of humanity. This is portrayed through notions of dehumanization‚ monstrosity and redemption‚ of the “indistinguishable” creator and creature relationship. The romanticist Shelly wrote her gothic novel the

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    is believed to be born pure‚ through societal influence an individual may be shaped and their characteristics moulded‚ this theme is explored in Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein and Ridley Scott’s Blade Runner. Another important and recurring concept covered in both Shelley’s Frankenstein and Scott’s Blade Runner is the creation of life. This creation is physically superior and intellectually equal of its creator. Through either a desire ’to live’ or to want more out of life‚ this creation rebels and rises

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    Mary Shelley’s‚ ‘Frankenstein’ and Ridley Scott’s‚ ‘Blade Runner’ both take social fears and reflet them. They show aspects of Film Noir‚ Gothic literature‚ Romanticism‚ The impact of Science and natural philosophy‚ Crime fiction and Post modern literature. The two texts‚ although different in overall context‚ have many themes‚ ideas and values which closely link them to each other while still portraying differences. The image that I have chosen to portray these similarities and differences is a

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    what he has learned from alchemists‚ and their ability to give life through chemistry. He uses various human body parts to construct a being‚ which he gives life to. When he discovered that it was an ugly mistake he flees. As for Eldon Tyrell in Blade Runner‚ he created Replicants in an attempt to demonstrate the technology and genius to mass produce a perfect replica of a human in respect of appearance‚ intellect and strength. Both lacked foresight and empathy. They were uncaring of the needs and

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    Frankenstein Blade Runner Essay Analyse how ‘Frankenstein’ and ‘Blade Runner’ Imaginatively portray individuals who challenge the established values of the time. In your response‚ refer to both excerpts below. i) ‘Slave‚ I before reasoned with you‚ but you have proved yourself unworthy of my condescension. Remember that I have powers‚ you believe yourself miserable‚ but I can make you so wretched that the light of day will be hateful to you. You are my creator‚ but I am your master;-obey

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    ENGLISH ADVANCED MODULE A Frankenstein and Blade Runner Faced with similar challenges against long held values both Frankenstein and Blade Runner express similar concerns and developed concepts that were almost the same as they tried to stop science and technology from eroding fundamental values. However‚ given the almost 200 year difference it is inevitable that they express their concerns differently. Both Frankenstein and Blade Runner examine the consequences of Man usurping God’s role as creator

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    Comparison of Blade Runner and Frankenstein Comparative Literature  When looking at two or more forms of narratives we need to establish the similarities and differences in a number of areas. All literature has much in common‚ yet it may differ in outward forms depending on when it was written and the text type or genre used to create meaning.  Areas of comparison include:  Context and Background – How do Historical and biographical situations influence the text. Style: how the composer shapes

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    Frankenstein and Blade Runner Frankenstein * Prometheus represents on who has defied and challenged the natural order; one who has transgressed on forbidden territory. His actions are not couched in connotations of courage or heroism but recognised as reckless and without any thought to the possible consequences. * Victor earns disregard and disdain through his insufferable egotism and unprincipled and reckless judgement. Time and time again‚ he fails to take responsibility for his own actions

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    just like a human ‚ but it killed just like a monster. The settings of each move also makes the monsters character come to life. On the frankenstein movie the monster always has scenes that makes them look more like a monster than a human. On Blade runner happens the same which on each scene makes the monster is monstrous and more human‚ by having an environment that shows the human behaviors of the monster. Both of these movies are great movies that has lots of things to learn about monsters

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    are the Blade Runner‚ and Wall-e. They both have many common elements‚ and of course have their differences. Overall‚ they both give viewers an idea of what the future could hold and the dangers along with it. The movies shared differences in their artificial intelligence‚ therefore afforded different rights‚ but surprisingly came from similar societies. In the Blade Runner and Wall-e‚ the artificial intelligence is very different‚ especially in comparison to a human. In the Blade Runner‚ the artificial

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