A core theme of Blade Runner, which goes hand in hand with fascism, is the notion of slavery. The old world methods of enslavement through ankle chains, iron cages and torture based coercion have been replaced by much more complex and ancillary forms of enslavement. What we precisely see in Bladerunner is this psychologically and economically weakened workers to prevent rebellion. They are treated like manufactured robots. Another way we see this idea of dehumanization in Bladerunner is loneliness. For example Deckard lives on his own and both of them take in seperated replicant females due to their desire for companionship. Deckard was encompassed by what we can assume to be humans in Taffy's bar, but he still chose to call Rachel and inviter her for a drink. We are given no indication that Deckard has any friends or any contact with his relatives.
In Blade runner, the replicants are frequently associated as being toys, dolls or playthings. For example (a strange one at that)-is the midget like group of creatures that try to steal items from Deckard's car. Sebastians apartment is full to the brim with assorted toys, which have varying degrees of life like animation. And the "love-Making" scene between the two had a very dark tone, almost like rape. Also, Mannequins are seen surrounding Zhora in the shop windows as she is executed. Mannequin like statues are also seen in the lobby of sebastion's apartment block. Rachel for most of the film is seen pale faced likea mannequin as well. I have more to say about this movie, but not the time, so I will post more later!
- Brittany Potts
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