Comparing Snowpiercer And Sorry To Bother You

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An Analysis of Technology in Snowpiercer and Sorry to Bother You In the genre of Science Fiction, technology in alternate realities is frequently deployed as a central theme to explore the ramifications of scientific progress in society. These narratives mirror our present-day world and the nuances of the technology that shapes it. This essay aims to posit Bong Joon-ho’s Snowpiercer and Boots Riley’s Sorry to Bother You critiques the utilization of technology in shaping modern labor practices, specifically corporate exploitation and elite control, and thereby contributing to widening disparities in racial and wealth class inequalities. Bong Joon-ho’s Snowpiercer presents a post-apocalyptic, dystopian world following a climate crisis. In the …show more content…

For example, the train's engine represents the pinnacle of technological achievement, as it is capable of providing the energy necessary for its perpetual motion. However, this technological marvel also serves as a mechanism of dominance, as the ruling elite use it to maintain their power and subjugate the lower classes. One of the most striking manifestations of this exploitation is the use of child labor in the engine room. The sight of children working in dangerous conditions on the train’s engine beneath the flooring of the elite’s sanctuary serves as a stark reminder of the oppression employed by the ruling elite to maintain their position. The character of Namgoong Minsoo in Snowpiercer is a skilled engineer. Despite his invaluable expertise, he is marginalized and relegated to the tail section due to his ethnicity. While his engineering skills are essential for the survival of those on board, he occupies a lower social and economic position compared to the elite residing at the front of the train. This suggests that despite his expertise, Namgoong Minsoo is denied access to the privileges afforded to the ruling class, solely based on his

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