The texts Frankenstein and Blade Runner are composed at different times, reflecting different values and perspectives while exploring similar content. Mary Shelley's Frankenstein and Ridley Scott's Blade Runner examine the danger of man playing God and the intersection of science and ethics. However, both texts are set in opposite landscapes, describing the view of nature in the context of the text. Shelley's novel Frankenstein explores the tension between science and ethics as scientific progress tends to lack the critical thinking of moral values. Frankenstein represents the values of the Romantic era, critiquing society's construction of ethics and exploring the moral dichotomy surrounding experimental science. Walton's character and the epistolary form created as a framed narrative contextualizes Frankenstein's scientific fervor in his endeavors. Frankenstein, like Walton, is driven by the desire to help humanity as Galvani's scientific advancement provided theories of animal electricity and the resuscitation of life. Shelley expresses concern about the “ardent curiosity” expressed by Frankenstein and Walton. Biblical imagery of light and darkness describes the work of Frankenstein “out of the midst of this darkness a sudden light broke upon me…I was surprised…that I alone…should be reserved to discover so startling a secret. Frankenstein is initially blind to his actions and ironically perceives himself as a God-like creator due to his benevolent idea of helping humanity from death. The rhetorical question "What can stop the determined heart and resolute will of man?" expresses the danger of scientific arrogance and the interpretation of God. Similarly, Ridley Scott's Blade Runner explores the ethical visions of science in recreating life... center of paper... low-angle shot of the neighborhood Tyrell's general, the Tyrell Corporation's dominance of society is revealed. Furthermore, they are willing to exploit nature similar to their willingness to exploit replicants. Replicants symbolize the profit motive that can drive society towards their advertised “designed and ordered for you” worthless path. needs". Also through the process of defamiliarization of the familiar through advertising bombardment of the city with major brands, for example "Coca Cola", "Panam" and TDK, viewers are offered a potential future of the world. This also expresses that nature has become a commodity. The study of Frankenstein is substantially related to the similar concepts expressed in the Blade Runner film although the two texts have different contexts. They reflect social perspectives and values as science advances.
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