Joss Whedon's film provides a number of valuable comparisons with Star Wars in the context of the representation of a dystopian society.
These include :
binary oppositions of old and new technology
associating the antagonists with new technology
associating the protagonists with a more noble past
the representation of a tyrannical and oppressive ruling power
binary oppositions of conformity and variety and individuality
These include :
binary oppositions of old and new technology
associating the antagonists with new technology
associating the protagonists with a more noble past
the representation of a tyrannical and oppressive ruling power
binary oppositions of conformity and variety and individuality
Objectives:
Develop understanding of the shared themes and representations
Develop understanding of the shared themes and representations
Shared Themes and Ideologies
Totalitarian and oppressive governments
Individualised rebel protagonists
Protagonists associated with the past
No civil liberties
Totalitarian and oppressive governments
Individualised rebel protagonists
Protagonists associated with the past
No civil liberties