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    historical contexts. The capacity of thematic concepts to transcend time is manifest within Mary Shelley’s 19th century gothic novel Frankenstein (1818) and Ridley Scott’s science fiction film Blade Runner (1992) as both pose similar existentialist discourses regarding the fate of humanity. As a Romanticist‚ Shelley condemns humanity’s intrusive assumption as creator. Similarly‚ Scott responds to Shelley warning by also spurning man’s ruthless ambition. However‚ the film’s 20th century context of capitalist

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    ‘A deeper understanding of disruption and identity emerges from considering the parallels between Frankenstein and Blade Runner.’ Compare how these texts explore disruption and identity. (2009 HSC) “I wander through each chartered street‚ near where the chartered Thames does flow‚ and mark in every face I meet‚ Marks of weakness‚ marks of woe.” This is William Blake’s protest about the degradation of mankind as a result of men’s progression. William Blake as a first generation Romantic is significant

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    variation in time and context the change in values and idea become evident. This is distinct in the study of Mary Shelley’s 1818 Horror Science Fiction Print Novel‚ Frankenstein‚ written during the industrial revolution and Ridley Scott’s 1982 Action Science Fiction film Blade Runner‚ written as Social disillusionment and Environmental concerns became the prominent public issue. The idea of Science Playing God is emulated in both Frankenstein and Blade Runner. Firstly in Frankenstein the obvious notion

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    Mary Shelley’s gothic novel Frankenstein‚ first published in 1816‚ and Ridley Scott’s science fiction film‚ Blade Runner‚ released in 1992‚ share common themes and ideas as well as similar warnings based on the time period. Despite being produced nearly 200 years apart‚ both texts reflect upon the values of their times as well as raising concerns that are timeless. Both Frankenstein and Blade runner explore the implications of Science and technology‚ the relationships between the creator and creation

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    Why is it that Frankenstein and Blade Runner present similar perspectives to humanities use of technology despite being composed more than 150 years apart?” in your response make detailed response to both texts. The desire for social progression has always shrouded society. Both Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein (1818) and Ridley Scott’s Blade Runner (1982) were produced during eras of technological exploration. Through depicting technology breeching moral boundaries through context‚ characterisation

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    rejects society. This dichotomous relationship has an overarching impression that plays throughout both Blade Runner and Frankenstein in similar perspectives on how guardian/social responsibility‚ science and religion are thought of in society as well as how they impact individuals. The ways are shaped and moulded to their respective contexts to suit the contrasting opinions of the time is what creates different perspectives. Mary Shelley’s rejection of the Enlightenment period – scientific rationalism

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    Blade Runner Ridley Scott’s film Blade Runner was released in 1982‚ post World War II‚ Post Cold War and the holocaust‚ a period of rapid development in science and communication technology‚ and commercialism. It coincided with the phenomena of economic rationalism and globalisation (often seen as American corporate imperialism)‚ the rise of Asian involvement with Western nations and increasing concerns about the environment. Blade Runner is a Ridley Scott adaptation of the Phillip K. Dick novel

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    Analyse how Frankenstein and Blade Runner imaginatively portray individuals who challenge the established values of their time. Texts provide us with a gateway to the values and ideals of a given time‚ as it is difficult‚ if not impossible‚ for any author to compose in isolation of their cultural‚ political and historical contexts. They shape the ideas‚ themes and relationships explored within a text and enable us to better understand the concerns and values of the author. In particular‚ texts often

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    FRANKENSTEIN & BLADERUNNER This module requires students to compare texts in order to explore them in relation to their contexts. It develops students’ understanding of the effects of context and questions of value. Students examine ways in which social‚ cultural and historical context influences aspects of texts‚ or the ways in which changes in context lead to changed values being reflected in texts. This includes study and use of the language of texts‚ consideration of purposes and audiences

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    Blade Runner’s Eldon Tyrell proclaims the company’s motto as ‘more human than human’. How has the notion of humanity been explored in Frankenstein and Blade Runner? Thesis: The nature of humanity is progression‚ when we progress too far we play God and lose basic traits of humanity. Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein draws on concerns from the romantics era to illustrate the instinctive and greedy appetite for progression that is part of the nature of humanity. Furthermore Ridley Scott’s Blade Runner

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