Comparison Of Fahrenheit 451 And Blade Runner

Blurb: Craved by most, abused by those who obtain it. The most addictive drug of all time. The coveted prize of the year. The precursor to dehumanisation? Throughout this article, DYLAN CONWAY will investigate the ways in which the dystopian of Fahrenheit 451 and Blade Runner: The Final Cut the disproportionate power within their societies and the disastrous consequences, urging the audience to heed the warning signs of authoritarianism and oppression.

Introduction: Power is a disease. Its contagious, and unchecked, its’ symptoms prove to be fatally destructive. This dangerous dynamic is omnipresent and is apparent in the current conflict between Palestine and Israel. In this situation Israel was indirectly given an excess of power through …show more content…
In his frantic flight, he reaches a river on the outskirts of the city. “The river was real; it held him comfortably and gave him the time at last, the leisure, to consider this month, this year, and a lifetime of years. He listened to his heart slowly. His thoughts stopped rushing with blood”. The river serves as a symbol of physical and mental liberation: a sanctuary, wherein he finds solace. A symbolic baptism in which he is reborn, free of the sins of his past, the final steps towards self-attained freedom. This encapsulates the dramatic transition from turmoil to tranquillity and illustrates to the audience the profound sense of freedom experienced after years of control. Furthermore, when he states that “He listened to his heart slowly”. His thoughts stopped rushing with blood”, this echoes an earlier conversation he had with Clarisse McClellan – his neighbour, an articulated (humanised) woman who opened his eyes to the apparent dehumanisation within society. In this conversation she rants on how no one truly listens anymore. This emphasises to the audience the contrast between these differing ‘versions’ of Montag, and the extent to which he was initially dehumanised. This all clearly demonstrates Bradbury’s despisal and negative attitude towards abusive power structures and his intense belief that those who abuse their power will inevitably suffer the …show more content…
Roy’s final act of forgiveness, as he saves Deckard, demonstrates to the audience how through the removal of abusive powers society can prosper. This is shown using both extreme high and low camera angles as during this scene the extreme low angles directed at Deckard highlight his vulnerability and helplessness while the contrasting extreme high angles demonstrate Roy’s utmost control over the situation and his dominance. Furthermore, as Roy dies, he holds a symbol of peace and freedom: a dove. Initially this seems out of place; however, upon further reflection this is not the case. The dove comes from the previous chase scenes between Deckard and Roy, in which they run through a room filled with birds. This minor detail can be seen as intricate symbolism for society, but specifically for Roy, and considering the symbolism of birds the fact that they are trapped in the room portrays to the audience of the dangers of authoritarianism and the dehumanisation of society, illustrating how individuals can be trapped in a distorted reality and outsiders may not even recognise. However, dying Roy frees the dove, which flies away in slow motion through the rain. This deliberate focus forces the audience to contemplate the implications, and how despite death being the end, Roy perceives it as a means of liberation, finding inner peace. This exemplifies

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