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"Planet Of The Apes" - College Essays

"Planet Of The Apes"

James Burroughs is a critic. In his article, "The Fiction of Science
Fiction," he expresses his opinion that the movie, "Planet of the Apes," has no
value or real meaning for society today. He says it is like other similar
science fiction movies made in the 1960s because it is so out-of-date. He seems
to feel the only people that would enjoy "Planet of the Apes" are people who
have nothing better to do. I disagree with Mr. Burroughs.
In the movie, "Planet of the Apes," humans did not possess language, and as
a result were dominated by apes. The significance of language is the main
reason I do not agree with Mr. Burroughs. Imagine the world if humans did not
have language. Life ...

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example of why
language is so important.
Another reason I am disputing Mr. Burrough's opinion of this movie is its
strong message concerning how humans were treated by apes. When we watched
"Planet of the Apes," we cannot fail to notice the mutes are treated. They were
beaten, battered and bruised; they were attacked and assaulted; worst of all,
they were degraded, disgraced and caged like animals. This is not how humans or
animals should be treated. Animals should be revered and respected, for we are
all God's creatures.
Finally, I disagree with Mr. Burroughs because this movie made us think
about how we may be destined for self-destruction. "Planet of the Apes" has a
valuable message concerning our fate. Remember when the flower was found by the
astronauts as the first sign of life on the "new" planet? Picture the "museum"
and the talking human doll found in the cave. The Statue of Liberty scene had a
huge impact on our thinking. All these circumstances ...

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