Reaction Paper on "The Fly"

            The views and concepts of science today is not the same as when it was in the earlier times. Such is portrayed in the 1958 science fiction film entitled “The Fly” which revolved around the death of a man who loves science more than anything else that he even dedicated his life to it. It was a pretty interesting film to watch knowing that it is a science fiction from the late 50s and I wasn’t even born that time so it somehow gains some interest to know about the views of people in science and technology then. But then, I don’t really consider it that entertaining because I have already seen many science fiction films and the 1958 film is simple compared to those because of a high standard and in my view, there aren’t  much plot, twists or revelations which is understandable because of the difference in generations.

                The film also tells about the proper laboratory procedures, right conduct and ethics like the use of live animals in experiments and worse is the researcher himself because it may lead to certain tragic events like in the case of the movie, the scientist got its atoms mixed up with a fly. It could be considered as a morality play because it teaches a lesson that one should follow proper experimental procedures and protocols. The improvements in science is not easily achieved as there were many failures and accidents so such rules were created to help minimize the problems and accidents because if a tragedy happens, not only one  but many will be affected  like the family of Andre.

                It shows that in the 50s many are still undiscovered or invented that stirred the curiosity of the people then which lead to the advancements in science and technology that we have today. But thinking about it, science has always been like that. Even now, many are still curious on many mysteries of reality and technology is still vastly developing for the future use of society.

Rasty M. Rastrullo

2013-41010