Essays about Science fiction

Satellites are an incredibly useful invention that rank alongside the wheel in terms of usefulness. They possess the ability to facilitate long-distance communication and aid in closing business deals through video conferencing. In today’s world, the use of satellites is pervasive, with telephones being one of many examples. AT&T has utilized communication satellites since the…

Summary: Donnie Darko, a film by Richard Kelly is about a schizophrenic teen who lives in the American suburb of Middlesex. When an unidentified giant plane engine crashes into his room, a chain of mysterious events are triggered. {draw:rect} Donnie Darko, a film by Richard Kelly is about a schizophrenic teen who lives in the…

“Aren’t grown-ups supposed to read realistic fiction? What good are these wild tales, anyway?” (“Speculative” 200). In author Vandana Singh’s “A Speculative Manifesto”, she describes how important speculative fiction is in the education of students in literature. Speculative fiction is combination of several different genres of literature, such as mystery, science fiction, historical fiction and…

Herbert George Wells was born in Bromley, Kent, a suburb of London, to a lower-middle-class family. He attended London University and the Royal College of Science where he studied zoology. One of his professors instilled in him a belief in social as well as biological evolution which Wells later cited as the important and influential…

The images on the posters can be characterized by their similarities, differences, and ability to capture the essence of the film. Both pictures share commonalities in terms of color scheme and featuring a particular individual. The top section of the poster displays three central characters, with one character partially obstructing the view of the other…

Although literature can be rightly termed as a pure form of expression of ideas and thoughts, but its overall effectiveness, and durability of message it aims to spread, is linked to the fact that how effective it is in molding both individual and collective thought process of its audience. In this regard, the role of…

Donnie Darko, released in 2001, is a fantasy film that incorporates comedy and drama. Despite being initially overlooked, the film gained popularity over time and served as inspiration for aspiring directors. It explores various themes such as time travel through wormholes, parallel universes in quantum physics, religion, mental illness, predestination, and the conflict between good…

Belonging is a perception shaped within personal, social, cultural and historical context. While to most the concept only includes acceptance and harmony, there can be two sides to belonging, and Donnie Darko explores this idea through its characters and their context in the film. Donnie Darko is set against the backdrop of the 1988 Bush…

Donnie Darko is a movie with deeper, greater meaning than the material that is presented. Throughout the movie, there are many reoccurring themes and ideas. These ideas resurface to remind the viewers of the messages that are weaved within the script. These ideas that constantly resurface quietly and secretly help to shape the character’s within…