Author Archives: Yamilet Vasquez

While reading “The Girl Who Was Plugged In” by James Tiptree, I was able to learn how there were many characters involved throughout the story. Delphi, or who she truly is, Rima, is used for advertisement in a world where … Continue reading →

In “Bloodchild,” T’Gatoi’s manipulation of Gan is clear despite the gruesome realities he faces. He is Initially repulsed by the idea of being used for reproduction as he witnesses disturbing events like Lomas’s fate. However, when faced with T’Gatoi’s authority … Continue reading →

On pages 60-61, we see Hamid going through a lot of deep feelings and thoughts. He’s learning surprising stuff about his parents and feeling unsure about what the Tourists are saying about this important person called the “Great Man.”  Even … Continue reading →

Question 4 In Ted Chiang’s “Stories of Your Life and Others,” the theme of hope resonates throughout the narrative beginning with Colonel Weber’s decision to enlist Dr. Louise Banks and Ian Donnelly in helping with the mystery of the extraterrestrial … Continue reading →

Presentation- Ocatvia Butler

While reading “The Veldt” and “The Commuter,” Im able to see how alternate realities are central to the narrative but are approached in different ways. In “The Veldt,” the alternate reality is manifested within an advanced home where the children’s … Continue reading →

Why do the citizens of Omelas have to be made aware of the existence of the child in the basement? The citizens of Omelas must be made aware of the existence of the child in the basement in order for … Continue reading →

How does the dystopian society restrict individual freedoms and autonomy? In each of these stories, the dystopian societies depicted impose strict control over individuals, severely restricting their freedoms and autonomy in various ways. In  “The Machine Stops” by E.M. Forster, … Continue reading →

First Essay Ursula K. Le Guin’s main argument in “American SF and the Other” is that The White Man’s burden is very present in the SF world. People who may be less fortunate than others aren’t depicted in SF movies … Continue reading →

Hello, My name is Yamilet but you can call me Yami. Being in the Cuny BA program I was able to create my major in human rights/Community Innovation & Applied public interest Technology. One of my favorite science fiction films … Continue reading →