Essays Tagged: "science fiction novel"

Characters in "Parkland" by Victor Kelleher

Parkland's CharactersVictor Kelleher has developed four main characters in this science fiction novel. They are:CASSIE: She is the only full human out of the three friends and prob ...

(3 pages) 26 0 3.7 Jan/1996

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

"Jurassic Park" by Michael Crichton

Michael Crichton, in his outstandingly exciting science fiction novel, Jurassic Park, has put together a suspenseful, compelling, riveting, frighten ... with prehistoric legend, blending the past, present, and the future, and a terrifying nightmares of science run wild, packed with humans and genetically engineered dinosaurs, including mesmerizing, fa ... the reader where the reader decides what is happening in the book. If the reader enjoys fast-paced science fiction, the reader will certainly enjoy the fascinating world of Jurassic Park. All of the ...

(2 pages) 61 0 4.3 Nov/1996

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American

"The Lost World" by Michael Crichton

The Lost World by Michael Crichton is a great science fiction novel about a group of scientists of different fields that go on an expedition to an ...

(3 pages) 53 0 3.5 Dec/1996

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American

Brave New world

For more than half a century science fiction writers have thrilledand challenged readers with visions of the future and future wo ... d changes the value of a person.Aldous Huxley also uses the concept of society out of control inhis science fiction novel Brave New World. Written late in his career,Brave New World also deals with ma ... e New World also deals with man in a changed society. Huxley askshis readers to look at the role of science and literature in thefuture world, scared that it may be rendered useless and discarded.Unli ...

(4 pages) 124 1 3.7 Mar/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature

"Z for Zachariah" By Robert O' Brien.

"Z for Zachariah"" Z for Zachariah" is the title of the science fiction novel that I have been studying. It was written by Robert O' Brien which was first p ...

(4 pages) 32 0 5.0 Jun/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American

A history of Science Fiction

What made science fiction so popular throughout history? It was, unlike most literature, concerned with realit ... ity because unlike most literature it talked about new technologies and ideas for new technologies. Science fiction literature mentioned everything from genetic engineering to nuclear physics to cosmo ... nuclear physics to cosmology. The radio, television, and newspapers did not focus much attention on science at all. The early science fiction writings surely inspired some of the greatest scientists o ...

(4 pages) 60 0 4.0 Feb/2004

Subjects: History Term Papers > North American History

Brave New World - Huxley about the warnings of cloning

r prophet, Aldous Huxley. Huxley's prophetic vision of the future of mankind is unmistakable in his science fiction novel Brave New World in which he delivers a valuable message: people must control a ...

(5 pages) 44 0 4.5 Feb/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

Flowers for Algernon

"Flowers for Algernon" by Daniel Keyes is an inspirational boosting science fiction novel about a middle aged man and his life lifelong quest to be normal after society ... ey do to a simple minded man confined by mental disability.Though 'Flowers for Algernon' depends on science fiction to drive its plot--no intelligence-enhancing surgery has yet been attempted or reali ... achers, bakers, and barbers, not the space rangers and galactic swashbucklers often associated with science fiction. Indeed, Keyes utilizes science fiction's potential for philosophical inquiry and it ...

(5 pages) 47 0 5.0 Mar/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

Fahrenheit 451 and Brave New World, teacher corrected a fair bit of grammar

Fahrenheit 451 and Brave New WorldFahrenheit 451 and Brave New WorldFor more than half a century science fiction writers have thrilled and challenged readers with visions of the future and future w ... changes the value of a person.Aldous Huxley also uses the concept of society out of control in his science fiction novel Brave New World. Written late in his career, Brave New World also deals with m ...

(6 pages) 55 1 1.3 Mar/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

Cloning in "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley.

y been graced by another prophet in Aldous Huxley. Huxley's prophetic vision is unmistakable in his science-fiction novel, Brave New World, in which he delivers a valuable message: control advancement ...

(6 pages) 41 0 3.0 Mar/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American

"Brave New World" book report by Aldous Huxley

1. When first reading this science fiction novel, I realized that the setting was in a very unique society. Everything was scie ...

(2 pages) 51 0 2.3 Mar/2006

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American

"The Island of Dr.Moreau"

eriments where he mixes animals with humans creating a whole new creature. This novel fits into the science-fiction genre because this book has alot to do with scientists and creation of something new ... alot to do with scientists and creation of something new due to tests being done. The definition of science fiction is genre of fiction in which advances in science, or contact with more scientificall ...

(2 pages) 31 0 0.0 Apr/2006

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

"Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley - In many ways, John's presence in the "Brave New World" is very antagonistic.

Aldous Huxley's "Brave New World" is a science fiction novel about a society conditioned to believe in certain things and to act certain wa ...

(4 pages) 27 0 4.0 Apr/2006

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature

"Ender's Game" by Orson Scott Card: Incorporating Romance novel elements

were right. Ender is the perfect leader in every way one can be. Some argue that this is strictly a science fiction novel because of the futuristic setting and high technology, but others also think t ...

(2 pages) 28 0 3.0 Feb/2007

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American

Kenneth Oppel's "Dead Water Zone" as a science fiction Novel

"Dead Water Zone" A Science-Fiction NovelKenneth Oppel’s Dead Water Zone fits right into the genre of science ficti ... that involves his missing brother. This novel consists of all the necessary elements that make up a science-fiction based novel. This story is set in the future, the consequences of scientific advance ... decaying docks and dilapidated buildings on the shore of a polluted lake forms the setting for this science-fiction novel. The advanced scientific principles that are explored in this novel are the us ...

(3 pages) 2156 0 4.0 Mar/2007

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American

Caves Of Steel

The Caves of Steel This story, The Caves of Steel, written by Isaac Asimov is a great science fiction novel. Asimov is an awesome author who really knows how to explain and introduce his ... because Isaac Asimov is a great author. I would definitely give this book to anyone who loves great science fiction novels.The most exciting thing about this book I think is that Isaac made the laws f ...

(2 pages) 1300 0 0.0 Feb/2001

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

Maximum Light Book Report

Maximum Light is a science fiction novel that takes place in the United States about forty years into the future. The b ...

(2 pages) 938 0 0.0 Mar/2001

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

Cloning:is It Morally Wrong?

correct(www.cloning.com). Now that the idea of humans being cloned has started sounding less like a science fiction novel and more like a genuine possibility, cloning has its cons but its pros seem to ...

(8 pages) 40 0 0.0 Jul/2001

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Controversial Issues

The Andromeda Strain And Technology

The Andromeda Strain is a science-fiction novel written by Michael Crichton. The novel takes place in the 1960's in the United ...

(3 pages) 16 0 0.0 Oct/2001

Subjects: Science Essays > Biology

The Handmaids Tale

establishes dystopia in "The Handmaid's Tale" is that it seems to feel like you are reading a science fiction novel, but as the story goes on it becomes more about how everything in the world ha ...

(5 pages) 1130 0 5.0 Feb/2002

Subjects: Literature Research Papers