What Are The Symbols Of A Vast Dystopian Society

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Throughout the depth of the movie are symbols of a vast dystopian society, which is a leading theme and reoccurring image throughout the entirety of wall-e. Wall-e every aspect of humans lives on the Axiom are consumed by technology. They are taken care by robots so that they do not have to walk or cook food. Their screens block themselves from the outside world and what is happing around them. Humans are attached into their technology so much that, they are isolated from the reality. This suggests that technology is part of the reason why humans have become so drawn to the materials and revoking nature. If we do not change our ways of living, and do not learn how to become less dependent on technology for survival, this too could happen

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