What are some typical conventions of Dystopia?
Verisimilitude
dystopian ‘they’
poor living conditions
wider comment on current social issues
relatable protoagnoist
When was Dolly the sheep cloned and where?
1997
Roslin Institute in Scotland
In 1998, what method was discovered to do with stem cells?
obtain stem cells from human embryos
Which American physicist stated his intention to clone a human before a law can be passed and when?
Richard Seed 1998
In the early 21st century what was there a shortage of?
organ donors
The Un called a ban for cloning when and why?
2005
called it a ‘contrary to human dignity;
Why is Kathy referred to as Kathy H? AO4
fragmented identity like the Monster who isn’t given a name
Why is there a use of euphemisms?
language is adapted to make the cloning process seem less horrific as society does not want t face the harsh reality additional to making the process seem more palatable to society
Why does Ishy use Verisimilitude AO4
wants us to contemplate a future like this especially with science rapidly progressing like Shelley who wants us to contemplate on Galvanism and The Enlightenment
Which dystopian text might Ishy been influenced by?
Cloud Atlas by David Mitchell
‘corner of a misty field’ AO4
hidden away due to ban on cloning 2005,
secluded from society and marginalized
like in Frank isolated place as Victor went to the Orkneys to work on the Monster
‘row of windows unaturally high up’
reflect cloning process which is unatural
reminiscent of imprisonment as clones lack choice
‘Maybe that’s it! I found it! This actually is Hailsham’ AO4
shows innate excitement and fulfilment, like Victor Kathy reflect on childhood nostalgically
Quotes to present Tommy as other
‘like a dog doing a pee’
‘he’s a layabout’
‘Tommy never even tried to be creative’
Why do the clones shun Tommy’s tantrums?
They critique and mock him as they have been fumigated with the belief they should behave a certain way and subscribed to this notion of themselves which Tommy deviates from
Why does Ishiguro present Tommy Tantrum?
attempt to show clones emotions and humanize them
What is ironic about the clones othering Tommy? AO4
Despite being at the bottom of society, the clones create their own social hierachy and other Tommy.
Similar to the Delaceys, poor and at the bottom of society othering The monster despite facing othering themselves
Connect Tommy and Monster
both othered
both use anger to express suppressed emotions
Kathy describes Tommy having a ‘big open smile that immediately irritated [Kathy]’
Tommy is presented as childlike and liberated which causes clones to feel disgust as they conform to their ‘hierarchy’
What is the significance of light imagery in Ruth’s recovery center, ‘watching the sun go down over the rooftops’
sun is heart of life, emphatic of donors lives going down
light also symbolises hope which clones don’t have access to
‘lots of aerials and satellite dishes’- Ruth Recovery
barrier between humanity and clones, dark irony as the clones can perceive how humans connect but is unable to attain it-
‘right over in the distance, a glistening line that was the sea’- Ruth Recovery
symbolises freedom which the clones may perceive but cannot attain
seperated from the natural world as they are viewed as unnatural
‘small, but they’re well designed’ -Ruth Recovery
Ruth exhibits passive acceptance of situation , like the Monster’s hovel being an agreeable asylum
‘like entering a hall of mirrors’-Ruth Recovery
clones identities become warped and fragmented as they deterioate
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Dr Faustus112
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Frankenstein136
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At Grass14
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Wants10
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Reasons for attendance19
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Wires9
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Maiden Name14
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Toads10
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Hamlet237
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wedding wind10
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Chainsaw Versus The Pampas Grass22
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Material19
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NLMG26
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The Deliverer10
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An Easy Passage19
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To My Nine-Year-Old Self14
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Look We Have Coming to Dover15
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Ode on a Grayson Perry Urn17
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Out Of The Bag25
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On Her Blindness5
