The Companions of Doctor Who: Who Doctors Who? Science fiction has been a part of human culture since before the 17th century, spanning across the far reaches of the Earth and fascinating the human race (Sterling). A perfect example of this culture shaping genre is Doctor Who; one of Britain’s most adored television series. As the longest running science fiction show in history, Doctor Who has filled fans with wonder through television, radio series, comics, and many other forms of media for more than five decades (Burke and Smith? 5). The show has touched on politics, religion, race, and always, at the core of it all; Doctor Who asks us what it means to be human (Britton). Despite the raging pop culture success, there is one matter that …show more content…
There is no evidence that this is not possible. As author Alec Charles points out, “Peter Capaldi’s Doctor went so far as to acknowledge the possibility of his own gender reassignment when he suggested that he might one day become king or queen of his home planet Gallifrey” (Charles 31). Additionally, Charlie Coile writes that “women accounted for only 33% of all characters in the top 100 domestic grossing films in 2011 and only 14% of characters in a position of leadership” (Colie). While I agree that this is a sad statistic, I do not agree with the clamoring for a female Doctor. I believe the companions bring a strength to the show that could not be accomplished with a role reversal. This is emphasized in an article for Science Fiction Film and Television by Dee Amy-Chin when she states, “Rose does not have to demonstrate the same qualities as the Doctor to be his equal, but instead can demonstrate equality through those qualities held to be particularly (if not exclusively) female” …show more content…
When she first meets the Doctor, she is a 19 year old girl who is dissatisfied with her life and unsure of where she is headed. The Doctor is equally as adrift, traumatized from his own history and lacking in compassion. As they travel, Rose and the Doctor begin to fix one another’s emotional damage (Burke and Smith? 185). Throughout her travels with the Doctor, Rose discovers that the Doctor is missing an essential emotional component that is shared by most of humanity, which of course, is because the Doctor is not human. She often finds herself in a position to show him how to be compassionate (Britton). It is this empathy that makes Rose such a strong character, and makes it easy to see why the Doctor would love her. In “The Parting of Ways” Rose becomes almost godlike in order to save the Doctor, before he can sacrifice himself for her (Burke and Smith? 186). In “The Satan Pit” while the Doctor is having his every believe challenged, he claims, “I’ve seen a lot of this universe. I’ve seen fake gods and bad gods and demi-gods and would-be gods, and out of all that, out of that whole pantheon, if I believe in one thing, just one thing, I believe in her” (Scott and Wright
Despite all of the terrible things Rex has put Rose through, she is still loyal to Rex and tolerates his ridiculous behaviors. Rose still remains by Rex’s side even though her children convinced her to divorce so that she can make something out of her life because at that time their dad just seem completely hopeless with him drinking out 24/7 (Walls 187-188). Rose devoted her life married to Rex even though there were many difficulties and bumps on their journey. Another turbulence in Rose’s life is her personality and how she perceives reality. Rose is a very loyal person, but she doesn't make a
She is a housewife. She can't do much in her life because of how she's married. Rose has her own dreams, but she keeps them as a boundary by only focusing on trying to be the best wife and mother she can be. She builds a fence to keep her family together. However things change for her, when she learns about Troy's affair. She starts feeling devastated. She tells Troy, "I been right here with you, Troy. I got a life too. I gave eighteen years of my life to stand in the same spot with you. Don't you think I ever wanted other things?" (44). Rose maintained her relationship for eighteen years and has never done anything wrong to mess it up. She sacrificed everything for Troy and her kids, but she never cared or stood up for herself. In order for Rose to survive, she should learn to follow her own
Rose tries to find support in many people such as her mother, but her mother too “busy” with other things like work and won’t even visit Ivy. She also looks towards Jimmy Wilson, the boy who has had a crush on Rose since the second grade, but finds only a shy boy who needs to focus on his own emotions before someone elses. Rose turned toward William T., the boy who has been driving her to the hospital everyday and her loving neighbor. He was always there for Rose and would do anything to help her being the considerate friend he is. Rose, though gratefully to have William T. by her side, did not find what she need within her friendship with the sweet boy.
but later on she experiences a physiatric breakdown turning the whole world of the family upside down. the family amazingly handles the situation with a little bit of humor. Rose undergoes through several phases with extreme breakdown like: “Rose went through a phase of having sex with everyone who passed her door.” and “she was in fever for a while, trying to still the voices by fucking her brains out.” In this phase she even persuaded her doctor who handled the situation amazingly.
In class, we begin discussing the impact of the advancement of television content and the way different topics were used to influenced their audiences. Star Trek was a science- fiction television series that aired in the 60’s that was iconic for the metaphorical storyline that was often exude through different characters’ plot that focused on social issues such as poverty, economic status, race and religion. Gene Roddenberry used different character as representation of actual in everyday society, he focuses on issues that were current during that time and successfully address them in the delivery of his show. I found this particularly clever because this allowed him to remain the sole creator of his show and deliver the content that he wanted
Also, Rose is not perceptive. She doesn't adjust her behavior’s to match the needs of the situation and shows no flexibility within her behavior. She doesn't infer what is pleasant to her peers and doesn't act on mutually beneficial ways as she doesn't want anyone to be first in line but her and when she isn't first she uses physical force to get there. Also, Rose isn't able to manage her emotions, recover from setbacks, and behave in ways that minimize conflict. This is why she lacks in the category of social
Every text is a product of its time. In Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein”, she uses the gothic horror genre to explore some of the concerns of her time relating to the use of science and technology and its impact on humanity. Similar concerns are also present in Ridley Scott’s “Bladerunner”, a futuristic text which combines science fiction and film noir to present a bleak view of a future world overrun by technology and consumerism, but devoid of human emotion. Both these texts offer insights into the human experience namely between man and science and man and nature.
Rose is unable to fully accept herself or the statements made by her mother throughout the chapter, until she reflects back on her relationship and realizes how her mother predicted this by the condition of the garden taken care of by her husband. She understands her mother finally and stands up to Ted, explaining to him how she was going to fight for everything in the divorce.
Star Trek: The Original Series is one of the most culturally influential television shows of all time, setting the bar for all science fiction shows and novels to follow. The original series first aired on the NBC network from 1966 to 1969, and produced four successor shows, an animated series, and twelve films. Innumerable books, toys, gadgets, and other products have been marketed. The Original Series cultural impact goes far beyond its ability to be monetarily capitalized upon by Paramount, the company that owns the Star Trek franchise. The cultural and social impact of something, whether it be a TV show, a song, or an event, is never easy to measure, nevertheless there are abundant indications that Star Trek: The Original Series has had a vast influence on many peoples' lives.
The background research carried out regarding to the BBC W1 programme will provide a better understanding of its content. The analysis will then built up base on the information available to demonstrate the nature differences between programme and project in various aspects and how the two interlink with each other, where different management approach should be implemented in respect to a project or programme. Discussions of whether the W1 was a success or not will be covered as well as the evidences to support the argument. Follow up by an evaluation of the above argument. Assumption of some programme strategies adopted during the process that may have contributed to the success will be listed and discussed. Finally by combining all the information mentioned above, a conclusion will be arrived at.
Throughout this semester our literary material dealt with themes of technology, modernization, the imponderable bloom, human nature, and truth to name a few of the most overarching. Each text has woven an impression of the possible near future for humanity if the patterns we are creating continue at an exponential rate. Patterns such as consumerism, neglecting unpleasurable emotions, using drugs, and controlling the environment for our short term benefits will write an unsavory and inevitable future. Science Fiction often reflects on society by exaggerating their negative characteristics and advancements to seem far-out, but often it is ironic how close many aspects of the fiction are a direct reflection of the present condition. Even now, the possibilities of utopias and dystopias forming are not so out of reach. The ability of our culture to control an entire population with a self-satisfied culture of vices outfitted with technology is less and less science fiction as the years pass.
Watching television is such a common part of contemporary society, that most Americans adopted it as a part of their daily routine and watch television for at least an hour a day. Stanley Crouch, a poet, music and cultural critic, writes: “Whenever people pretentiously and proudly announce, “I don’t watch television,” they should follow it up with “I don’t look at America either”” (Masciotra 79). Television has become a part of many people’s lives. When the mass population watches the same television shows, movies, etc. they can all relate to each other, and thus unite them as an American. We look to TV shows to see how other people like us act on-screen. Aaron Morales, the author of American Mashup: A Popular Culture Reader states: “We watch movies, visit websites, and scour online profiles, all in an effort to glean from a variety of sources those traits that we feel best suit how we identify ourselves” (Morales 65). Movie characters can change the personalities and point of views in our society. Movies can inspire and motivate a society to change its social norms. For example, The Harry Potter Series is a well-known book that is popularized over the years through television advertisements. The reason Harry Potter is special is because he is like everyone else, but he is dealing with different problems. People can relate to the aspect of the characters and
The good thing about films is that we not only have the opportunity to choose from a wide selection of different genres, but also compare them and understand their purpose in the world. The Horror genre has used the basic principles throughout time, and as a result, films of this type have not proven to be as timeless as another genre: Science Fiction/Fantasy. At first, these two genres might at times seem similar as they have at several occasions been blended together, but their basic, common theme serves different meanings about humans. I shall compare and contrast these two genres and focus on both classic films and modern films. From the Horror genre perspective I shall discuss Psycho (1960) and The Mist (2007), while in the Science Fiction/Fantasy genre I will examine 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968), Pan’s Labyrinth (2006), and Serenity (2005). Although the Science Fiction/Fantasy genre and the Horror Genre share some similarities, the differences lie in their focus on human progress.
Moreover, the positive messages embedded in science fiction works can have powerful influence on the audience and the society, both locally and globally. In particular, most of the messages embedded are prompted by the past events of world history or by the contemporary social phenomena, and
to be at right now? Well, he’d canceled it at 1:45. What about that email that he had