Frankenrunner Flashcards
QUOTE: regret for uncontrollable innovation
‘Learn from me, how dangerous is the acquirement of knowledge… To become greater than nature will allow’
What illustrates mans undesirable desire for power and knowledge
“[natural philosophers] penetrate into natures recesses and shows how she works in her hiding places”
Cinematic example of the deterioration of nature
The panoramic establishing shot portraying pillars of flame coupled with synthesised artificial music
Cinematic technique of light
Echoes of film-noir aesthetics are utilised to contrast against a neon lit landscape. Dark rooms and alleyways are permeated by the light of advertising blimps.
What was Shelley influenced by
Industrial revolution and emerging era of existentialism. Romantic ideologies were challenged by scientific progression.
What was Scott influenced by?
Rising Asian economies
Consumerism
Globalisation
What is Shelley’s purpose?
In a critical judgement of such developing ideologies, reflecting the condemned future of Shelley’s society.
What was Scott’s purpose?
To reiterate the consequences of unchecked ambition and corruptive forces of technology and industrialisation
…. Demonstrating the perception of romantic ideology that humanity is characterised by their ability to empathise
‘Raise [him] to ecstasy…. [Sunk him] into the lowest dejection”
….. The monsters constant rhetoric questioning addressed the ethics lost in technology l, illuminating the monster as a symbol of innocence in the face of corruption
‘Accursed creator! Why do you form a monster so hideous that even you turn away from me in disgust?’
Adoption of romantic beliefs, wanting to purify the wart by destroying the unnatural
‘Where can I find rest but in death’
The lack of humanity is a prevalent motif made evident in the interactions between the humans and replicants…
Scott ironically depicts lean to be more human than Holden. Leon’s facial expressions, emotions and questioning ‘is this the test now?’ Are juxtaposed with Holden’s monotonic tone, ‘come in’ and minimalistic attitude
B.R: Humans experience a loss in compassion…
‘She is an experiment and nothing more’
While replicants become…
Confrontingly ‘more human than human’
What was Shelley influenced by
Industrial revolution and emerging era of existentialism. Romantic ideologies were challenged by scientific progression.
