ipl-logo

Elysium Reflection

2010 Words9 Pages

Everyone belongs to a social class. Whatever reality you been born in, is going to shape the way you believe and act. Each individual is different and unique, however, is not unknown that the experiences we had over our life shape our identity. In the movie Elysium, the Earth has been contaminated. The rich people flew away to a new land created in the space named Elysium, which left those with less money behind. In the movie, the rich and the poor are categorized very explicitly. The wealthy live their best lives in a complete new and better environment. The poor are left on a noxious earth to fight for their lives every day. The main characters of the story try to make it to Elysium to save their lives before it is too late. Personalities in each social class shows to have a completely different way to think and act. While, poor people seems to show more empathy for others, rich people are presented as indifferent and more self-interest. Besides, rich people who live in a more secure environment behaves calmly and unaware of the behaviors of other, whereas poor people pay more attention to others and are more alert constantly. By analyzing the movie Elysium, we will collect evidence to show how the social class of a person might affect its behavior and how this may affect them and others. The lack …show more content…

This could be explained by saying rich people are more focus on their own goals and desires while poor people have a sensitive mirror neuron system. Likewise, poor people are more focus and capable of recognize danger or what other people might do next when rich people usually do not focus on others at all. This could be explained by saying that the wealthy because they have grown in a financial secure environment they simply do not pay attention to others. They do not do it or they do not recognize the cues because are not adapt to recognize the cues. Both theories could explain and complement each

Show More
Related

  • DBQ On Wealth

    343 Words  | 2 Pages

    Wealth has formed an enormous gap in the society. As a country, the people are as separated as oil and water. “The wealthy class is becoming more wealthy; but the poorer class is becoming more dependent. Social contrasts are becoming sharper” (Doc A), to distinguish the poor from the rich has become extremely effortless.

    Read More

  • Summary Of Columbus The Indians And Human Progress

    1274 Words  | 6 Pages

    This is an example of comparison, showing the deep division between the upper class, in contrast to

    Read More

  • Summary Of Class In America 2003 By Gregory Mantsios

    1550 Words  | 7 Pages

    In the article “ Class in America- 2003” Gregory Mantsios discusses the different types of social classes there are in the United States such as the poor, middle, and rich class. Mantsios describes four different myths about America and the people’s social class. These myths prove the social classes there are in America and where they stand. These myths are all lies and talk about what American people are like and what they face. Mantsios also, talks about the different types of realities Americans have with the different social classes which exist.

    Read More

  • Conflict In The Outsiders

    518 Words  | 3 Pages

    To a certain extent the theme rich vs poor can also relate to society. For instance, because the first impressions of the “hood” are always bad, we just assume they are belligerent and bad. However, in reality, people that dress well and have an impressive demeanor is not always good. As people make these assumptions, they often do not see the dreadful and idiotic things they do. For example, Donald Trump had been accused of sexual harassment by eight women and there has been nothing done to help these women.

    Read More

  • Cesar Chavez Non Violence Essay

    576 Words  | 3 Pages

    Contrasting both the rich and poor reminding his audience about their different resources that are present in their life, which is time. Making the poor seem more advantaged. Appealing to the audience’s

    Read More

  • The Dangerous Consequences Of Growing Inequality Chuck Collins Analysis

    1161 Words  | 5 Pages

    They understand the sacrifices their parents have made for their children and to support their family. But, upper classmen might not be able to understand why inequality causes consequences because they do not experience the same situations. Those who earn more do not need to work more hours and sacrifice little things, such as vacations, in order for their children to go to school. They may not even notice any changes to their lives because they make more than enough to live stress-free, while low income families spend most of their time struggling to make ends meet. Although this essay was written about 11 years ago, I believe it is still just as effective as when it was first written because the economy is constantly changing and always leads to consequences because of the inequality present in society.

    Read More

  • The Progressive Movement In The 1920's

    866 Words  | 4 Pages

    Even if you were middle class people might see you as poor and less as a person. The point is you should not be any more important if you are on the upper or lower class. Everyone should be looked at the same and be treated fair. In “Urban Liberalism and the Age of Reform” by Joseph Huthmacher, he talks about the social movements.

    Read More

  • Class In America Gregory Mantsios Summary

    977 Words  | 4 Pages

    There is lower, middle, and upper class, but there are also subcategories that fill the gaps in between, like the impoverished and the top one percenters. “Class in America”, written by Gregory Mantsios, addresses the myths and realities about socioeconomic class in America and how they affect American lives. His article highlights the unequal divide that has persisted over the course of history and will continue to manifest in the future. To introduce the existence of this issue, Mantsios states that this country’s citizens “don’t like to talk about class...or class privileges, or class oppression, or the class nature of society” (Mantsios 378). This is the case in America today because people are neglecting to acknowledge the existence of these elusive

    Read More

  • Social Status In John Updike's A & P

    779 Words  | 4 Pages

    In his story, “A&P”, John Updike shows that sometimes people unhappy with their opportunities judge people based upon their social class causing bad decisions and later disappointment. Updike utilizes symbolism, irony, and characterization to display the impact of a person’s social class on society. The different social classes of people create a barrier between them leading to the desperation of trying to fit on a different level. Social status is the way a person lives their life and the lifestyle they

    Read More

  • The Importance Of Society And Class In The Outsiders

    707 Words  | 3 Pages

    Thematic Essay- Society and Class Society and class is an important theme in “The Outsiders”, a novel written by S.E Hinton. “The Outsider”, is a book about two gangs, the Greasers and the socs who are rivals because of their economic and social differences. Throughout the book, S.E Hinton outlines that Socs, who have a better economic status are unaware of all of the other aspects in life and feel superior over the Greasers. In book, The Outsiders, it 's shown that a human society can be separated a society because of society and wealth.

    Read More

  • Analysis Of David Brooks Why Social Classes Are Ruining America

    769 Words  | 4 Pages

    You are more likely to see the upper class define themselves proudly rather than people of a lower class. The only thing that hasn’t been discussed is the fact that the opportunities given to the higher social classes use that to their advantage. David Brooks argues in his piece “How We Are Ruining America” that the upper-middle class parents’ hinder the same educational opportunities of children of a lower social class because upper-middle class parents make it their priority to invest in their children’s education. Upper-middle class parents want to make sure their kids maintain their status and do not fall

    Read More

  • People Like Us Movie Analysis

    1021 Words  | 5 Pages

    I had an opportunity to watch a movie “People like us” in my class last week. This movie has great impact, which reflects the images of different types of society. It focuses side by side on different social classes by describing their economical social status in society. In our society, most of we Americans do not think about how education, income, aspirations, family backgrounds, and the appearances distinguish someone as an individual of a certain class of society? A particular class is very difficult to mark than race or ethnicity difference.

    Read More

  • Prahalad Fortune At The Bottom Of The Pyramid Summary

    213 Words  | 1 Pages

    After reading the Prahalad's "Fortune at the Bottom of the Pyramid" I have come to a few conclusions that I have often thought of before. I have always questioned why the less fortunate or poor as some people call them always separated or not thought about. These people are the same as everyone else they just are not as fortunate as some of the others around them. My grandfather, full blooded Cherokee Indian was not an educated man nor did he have a lot of money, but he was a smart business man. Looking in on the situation I feel more people should be looking at the bottom of the pyramid to better everyone involved in the situation.

    Read More

  • Social Class In American Television

    963 Words  | 4 Pages

    The Social Class in American Television How many times have you seen an American TV series? Have you realized that they show some of the most common situations in the country, like social classes? They make comedy or a drama about it and that is amazing. For example, 2 Broke Girls, Gossip Girl, 90210, and many others. Max and Caroline from the sitcom 2 Broke Girls are the best example for this and we can see how American television shows to the audience differences and similarities between people that were born rich and people who were not.

    Read More

  • Examples Of Conservatism In The Great Gatsby

    1158 Words  | 5 Pages

    The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald shows the story of a self-made man known as Gatsby try to gain his lost love known as Daisy. Throughout the book, Gatsby’s attempts to get closer to Daisy are successful until the very end when Gatsby makes Daisy choose between him or her husband and chooses her husband. Oil! By Upton Sinclair discusses the situation between a successful oil business owner known J. Arnold Ross and his son Bunny.

    Read More

More about Elysium Reflection

Open Document