Drawing Camparisons

After continuing to read Gun, with occasional music, I have drawn a few comparisons to Blade Runner. Beyond the easily noticed fact that both of these works take place in future settings, there are many more comparisons to be made.

The evolved animals and the babyheads are starting to look more and more similar to the replicants. The evolved animals have all been placed within positions of service, and while Metcalf is talking with the architects we get the hunch that there might more similarities there as well. The idea of slave help is brought up by Metcalf and the architect in relation to both the babyheads and the evolved animals. It seems however, that it seems more realistic for us to believe the barracks are set up for babyheads given the dimensions of the quarters that are discussed. However, due to the fact that we don't get a clear answer it is left for speculation what Pansy really has in mind for the living quarters. It seems to be gaining importance in the case however, with the Barry situation and the Kitten being at the house already. I am hoping more will be revealed further along in the work.

Metcalf and Deckard seem to be two characters almost coming from the same mind. Lethem and Scott seem to have the same idea for their "hero" characters. Metcalf and Deckard both seem to be seemingly detached from society and are going through life day to day until they are thrust into a case that engulfs their entire being. Metcalf seems to have resorted to drugs for his sense of being and control or lack of control depending on how you look at it. He uses Regrettol which gives us the insight of an already seemingly broken man. Deckard on the other hand has taken to the retired life and just wants to stay out of everything. He does not want to get tangled up in anything else. Both of these men, however, become attached to their cases once they are on them.
-Brett McAdams-