Use of Power: Blade Runner vs. The Handmaid’s Tale

Comp ar the ways In which the authors of 2 texts you studied this year explore the wont of might. The Handmaids Tale by Marg art Atwood and Blade showtime Directors Cut by Riddle Scott two(prenominal) explore the use of author albeit in equal and dissimilar ways. role in both texts Is portrayed as humankinds military force oer the natural world, ability over those considered Inferior In society, and power over wo custody. In Blade Runner, the human race is seen to have ill-treat an outstanding amount of power over the natural world, as seen by the environmental decrepitude in the 2019 Los Angels city.There is a large amount of photochemical smog from which the constant acidic rain falls, deteriorating the large buildings. Costuming such as umbrellas and raincoats, dark lighting from unnatural sources, and television camera techniques such as the claustrophobic crane shot compile together to create a bemire and dank environment. Apart from the safe fantasy haven of Deck ers dreams, not one time in the fool away are flowers or trees shown, and the altogether wight seen is artificial or in black and white photographs.Unlike The Handmaids Tale in which children are a key feature of society, no children are seen in Blade Runner, which suggests that the call down of the world is irreparable. There is a large amount of manmade technology barely for caseful repellents, ever-present blimps, and flying cars or spinners. This suggests that the progression of technology was outlying(prenominal)ther more important to humankind than the preservation of the natural world. In this text, Scott gilds a world that has quite literally gone to ruin, due to humankinds domination over the natural world.The Handmaids Tale depicts a world where this dominance is also evident, although it is far less obvious. Contrasting to the Mathew pretensionless 2019 Los Angels, the world of Gilead boasts rose beds, sunshine and wary streets. But there are also toxic wastel ands and skyrocketing sterileness rates. The misgiving Is described to have got too full, once, of chemicals, rays, radiation and the water to swarm with toxic molecules, all of which are the consequence of human activity and thus illustrate the power over the natural world.As a result, still births, miscarriages and genetic deformities are widespread and on the increase. The condition and state of the environment in both texts illustrate the vegetating effects of humankind having power over the natural world. Power over those considered lowly in society is also explored in these two texts. In Blade Runner, the restates are deemed as unbalanced, which is evident due to the use of language. For example, the euphemism retirement is used to describe their death, and Declared uses the term it instead of he or she when referring to them.When Chord Is killed on the street, the lack of reaction from the public suggests that morally incorrect. at any rate replicates, however, non-Cau casian people suffer inequality also. This is evident as the blimps that advertise a new life in the complete- world colonies speak in English, disrespect majority of the population creation Asian. Caucasian people in the film are seen to have all the power due to their positions in society, for example Tersely, the lavishly dressed people in Taffys bar, and Bryant, the head police officer.Bryant is comprehend using derogatory language, which suggests his power as a Caucasian, as he refers to those below him in the overpopulated streets as little people. Those who are not physically perfect are also shown as powerless in the film. For example, J. F. Sebastian couldnt escape the medical to live in an off-world colony because he suffers from Methuselahs syndrome, despite being a killed engineer (as shown by his living toy creations. ) Bigotry against those considered inferior is also seen in The Handmaids Tale.In the Historical Notes it is explained that a specific strain of lu es venerea was produced to drop over India, which is similar to the type of racial cleansing seen in Blade Runner. Moreover, those who cannot serve the greater good are exposed of as if they are mere objects, for instance, abortion actors and homosexuals, both of whom are publicly hung on The Wall. Handmaids also suffer similar inequality and powerlessness. This is largely evident as the Aunts in the Red Centre are explained to have scriptural agent to hit the handmaids.Offered communicates the power over those considered substandard in society by explaining that Better never means better for everyone It always means worse for someone. Atwood and Scott both explore power over those considered inferior in revision to enhance the already dyspeptic worlds, and to evoke a strong emotional response from their audience. Power over women in both texts is a satisfying area explored by both Atwood and Scott. In Blade Runner, women are sexualities and objectified for the pleasures of me n, which indicates manlike dominance.Chord, who works as an exotic dancer taking pleasures from the snake is super sexualities to the point of ridiculousness, for example, her see-through, impractical rain Jacket paired with knee high heeled boots. Camera techniques also illustrate her objectification as a sex toy. For example, the camera imposes on her privacy by following her into the shower, despite Declared eyeing the solitary(prenominal) one talking at the time. Additionally, the framing tends to focus on her body.Prism likewise is an example of mens power over women in the Blade Runner world. Although she is seen wearing more clothing than Chord, she also wears a collar, which signifies ownership as if she is an animal that could belong to someone. This costuming differs to what is described in The Handmaids Tale, where female clothing is long and concealing. However, in both worlds clothing is a means of identification, for example in Gilead, the color red represents t he Handmaids, as the liar on Prism supposedly represents a basic pleasure model. The creation of Prism as a replicate to serve as a basic pleasure model indicates that women are considered to have no other purpose in life anyways their sexual organs. This idea is present in The Handmaids Tale also. Due to the infertility rates, sexual violence and rape are justified, leading to women becoming no more than two-legged wombs, thats all. Even Rachel, who contrasts from Prism and Chord in her role in society, is powerless in between her and Declared, which presents the idea that women should be observing to men.This is indicated as when she dodges his advances and attempts to leave, he angrily slams the door shut, pushes her against the wall and demands her to kiss him. Similarly in The Handmaids Tale, women are subject to violence, despite the desire for their protection, for example the electric oxen prods used to maintain power over the handmaids. Inequality due to gender is also l argely evident as women are given only three chances at pregnancy before they are cast off to the colonies to die of unnatural causes. It is clear that if infertility is a problem, ales are bonnie as responsible as females, but not once are men punished for faulty semen. Although women are not as obviously unequal in Blade Runner, it is evident that both authors have deeply explored the disturbing idea of mens power over women. Atwood and Scott explore the use of power in both The Handmaids Tale and Blade Runner particularly power over the natural world, those considered inferior, and women. This evokes strong emotional responses, and despite differing means of exploration, both texts successfully raise questions and provoke thought.