The "Messiah" of Sci Fi
November 17th 2006 01:52
Often in Science Fiction (and also fantasy) there is a Messiah-like figure. One of the most relevant "Messiah's" is the character on Neo in The Matrix. First of all the name Neo means "One" and Neo is labelled "The One". This indicates that Neo is the Saviour of mankind. However later in the series the audience discovers that the idea of "The One" was created by the machines in order to control an anomaly. This time around though, Neo gives up his life in order to save the world from the machines. This Neo truly does appear to be the "Messiah". Why have this "Messiah" character though? Does science fiction want to create their own Messiah? Or is science fiction fascinated by the idea of a saviour?
Another example of the "Messiah" in science fiction is that of the alien visitor. This alien visitor can either be a Saviour for all man kind as in The Day the Earth Stood Still or a more person saviour as in ET. ET becomes Elliot's personal saviour as through his friendship with the alien he manages to overcome his parent's divorce. Regardless, it seems that the science fiction world enjoys the idea of a "Messiah" as science fiction is often concerned with the condition of man. The genre constantly seeks a source of hope. Perhaps it should look to the Bible?
Another example of the "Messiah" in science fiction is that of the alien visitor. This alien visitor can either be a Saviour for all man kind as in The Day the Earth Stood Still or a more person saviour as in ET. ET becomes Elliot's personal saviour as through his friendship with the alien he manages to overcome his parent's divorce. Regardless, it seems that the science fiction world enjoys the idea of a "Messiah" as science fiction is often concerned with the condition of man. The genre constantly seeks a source of hope. Perhaps it should look to the Bible?
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