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How does the chase scene in 'Blade Runner' use semiotic codes to create sympathy for the character 'Roy'? My aim in this essay is to look at how Ridley Scott uses various techniques to create sympathy for a character which at first impressions appears to be a killing machine. I will focus on the chase scene as this, coming close to the denouement, leaves us with our ultimate view of 'Roy'. I will also look at how Scott plays with ideas of Good versus Evil; Human Vs non-human; Appearance versus Reality and combines them with film noir and science fiction to create sympathy and empathy for a character who's first appearance gathers somewhat different views. I will consider the films use of signification through the technical, cultural and symbolic codes Scott uses in his film. A prime example of Scott's use of symbolic codes is seen as the chase scene develops,...

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