f genetic engineering to further themselves. Although the replicants bleed when shot, have feelings, including the abilities to love, the humans still view them as mere experimental specimens. The replicants are actually equal to if not superior to the humans, yet the humans still see themselves as being superior. When the escapee replicant learn about their actual nature as well as their short life span, they revolt. This is a fundamental response according to Camus. When confronted regarding his mother, Lloyd (one of the escaped replicants) becomes violent and irrational. Perhaps this is due to the lack of nurturing received as a child. The replicants have a very short life span and are most likely unable to ever obtain autonomity. The escapee replicants were seen wearing costume-type outfits throughout the movie. This was also a form of security. The female replicant referred to as Bliss, even wore extravagant makeup and hair. The replicants often commented that they live their lives in constant fear. These masks symbolize the securities that the replicants hide behind. After his hunt has ended, and Deckert has realized the fear that the replicatns face, he returns to his apartment. He is relieved to find that the female replicant whom he has fallen in love with is still alive. Given the opportunity, Deckert decides to take the woman and flee. He has now achieved intimacy and he is going to leave in hopes to achieve a better life. This movie showed many examples of ideas that were reviewed in this section. It showed the aristocentric claims that plague a society. It shows a group of individuals who rely on belief and masks to find securities. And it shows a man in search of autonomity....
