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Frankenstein Blade Runner Advancement of Science & Technology/New philosophies

Quest for knowledge; desire to understand the inner workings of nature; exploration of new places. Waltons journey to the North Pole. Victors quest to cure diseases. Walton and Victors thirst for knowledge and passion for learning. V: I had deprived myself of rest and health. V: Study had before secluded me from the intercourse of my fellow-creatures, and rendered me unsocial V: It was the secrets of heaven and earth that I desired to learn. W: One mans life or death were but a small price to pay for the acquirement of knowledge which I sought for the dominion. Romantic era new sciences being discovered. Readers would have been aware of recent advancements in scientific endeavours. Promethean myth. Ethical concerns regarding science were beginning; Walton must make the decision to return home after being set free from the ice a choice that reveals his principles. Victor attempts to warn Walton about the quest for glory. Ability to replicate life; aggressive advertising; emphasis on cosumerism & capitalism; camera angles & lighting. Opening text reveals information about replicants & their purpose. Mid-shots of huge electronic billboards; under-shots of the floating giant blimp advertising the off-world colonies; neon advertising signs often with Japanese brands; everything can be bought, including nature. D: Nice snake. Is it real? Z: Do you think I would be working here if I could afford a real snake?

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University at Ingolstadt obsessive study & focus on learning. Waltons ship the site for further exploration.

1980s Technological revolution; greater access to personal computers; DNA testing; global trade available due to improved communications; notion of cloning a reality. Billboards/blimp could be said to replace God; instead of Him watching over the world it is now corporate raiders & the Government. Religion reduced to a idolisaiton of commercialism. Ethical concerns over the use of such advanced technology what will be the impact of such scientific advancements? Futuristic setting of LA in 2019; the Tyrell corporation building itself a pyramid standing above everything else in the city, its apex in heaven with Tyrell as God.

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THEME TECHNIQU E Heightened emotional language by both Victor & Creature; nature mirrors

Blade Runner Revenge

Close-up on Roys face as he destorys his maker. Roys language is threatening

characters moods & personalities. QUOTES / EXAMPLES CONTEXT I want more life, f***er. Romantic writers wrote during a time of revolution often they were attempting to speak out for the underprivileged and, as such, their work often had a political purpose. Revenge can be linked to the French revolution and the class struggle where members of the third estate rebelled against their rulers because of unjust treatment. Strictly held social divisions began to collapse. The rights of the individual were being debated and questioned throughout Europe. Shelley believed in equality for all. England after Victor destroys his second monster, the Creature makes a vow to seek revenge upon him.

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Blade Runner Fear and Isolation

Lighting in the film consistently dark & dreary. All light is artifical. Music to build suspense and fear for the characters.

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Heightened emotional language by both Victor & Creature, including techniques such as metaphors, alliteration and personification; references to nature to articulate characters experiences. V: Solitude was my only consolation deep, dark, deathlike solitude. V: It was completely dark when I arrived the gates of town were already shutI saw the lightnings playingthe storm appeared to approach rapidlya flash of lightning illuminated the object V: thunder burst; violent storm hung; (Peronsification) This noble war in the sky. (Metaphor) Romantic period a greater focus on the emotions and nature. Gothic writers embraced fear, horror and terror through the depiction of tense & suspenseful atmospheres & imagery.

The darkness and shadows shown in countless scene develop a sense of unfamiliarity for audience members and, as such, fear and suspense. Consider blue hue, spotlights from blimps, artifical sun. The music is fast-paced as Deckard chases Zhora to shoot her and again when he is attacked by Leon.

Film noir movement after WWII to depict a decaying world full of corruption, pessimism, anxiety and loose morals. Postmodernism universal truths and experiences are questioned.

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Home in Geneva is initially peaceful and serene, however this is disturbed by the Creature following Williams murder. The mountains near home give Victor physical hardships which reinforce his emotional sufferings. He goes to meet the Creature alone

The ending of the film does not resolve the issues; the fear and isolation felt by the characters will continue because the protagonists are powerless hostages of fate in the face of social decadence. Dark & slippery streets, shadows caused by blinds, towers blowing plumes of fire into the sky;

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THEME TECHNIQU E QUOTES / EXAMPLES CONTEXT VALUES SETTING

Blade Runner