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TRON: Legacy, A Representation Analysis

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Although the film TRON: Legacy may be science fiction, it represents aspects of the real world in interesting ways. TRON: Legacy's story is kicked off by the disappearance of Kevin Flynn, a computer programmer and the CEO of a tech company called Encom. Flynn is described as having a vision for and obsession with a "digital frontier" which, in his mind, would drastically change an improve society. He's introduced by telling the story of this digital frontier, which is known as The Grid, to his son, Sam. Flynn tells this story of scientific discovery as if it were a fairy tail, his voice full of wonder and optimism. This choice gives Flynn the characteristic of wisdom as well as intrigue. He's represents the eccentric genius, a man of incredible knowledge that the world isn't ready for, and this knowledge eventually leads to his downfall.   After Flynn's disappearance, Sam is left an orphan. He's the largest shareholder of Encom, despite the fact that h...