Geopolits and Science Fiction - Assignment Example

The legislation encouraged America to acquire and colonize territories in the West. It also played a palpable role in American thought over expanding its territories to the West. However, Manifest Destiny in itself was never an official government policy. Nevertheless, it is worth noting that the concept of Manifest Destiny was rather a mere component, which only captured the popular imagination of young Americans. Over the recent year, the concept has been revived among the American population (Ekeh 2004, p.67-69). Even so, it has taken a new dimension in movies. In this regard, a variety of science fiction movies are attributable to the creation of a new wave of Manifest Destiny, especially in the Young Americans.

Star Trek, for instance, is an American science fiction movie producer. In 2009, they produced a movie that revolved around James Kirk, Starship Kelvin, and their expedition. This occurs in the future; in 2233 when the USS Kelvin ship investigating a lightning storm in space was attacked by the Nevada and a Romulan ship that emerges from the storm. On Vulcan, Spock (who is believed to be half-human), joins Starfleet Academy. Meanwhile, on Earth, Kirk becomes reckless and intelligent and is recommended to join Starfleet.

While in the academy, the Cadets are mobilized to crew ships waiting in the orbit. Their ship known as the Enterprise arrives at Vulcan and is attacked by Nevada which led to their surrender. Consequently, large damage, as well as mass killings of its inhabitants, occurred. Spock manages to rescue his father and the high council of Vulcan. However, his mother does not survive the attack. Later on, Kirk, in conjunction with Sarek and Spock plots a secret attack on Nevada. They successfully attack and crash down the crew on Nevada thus conquering them.

Back on earth, both Kirk and Captain Pike were promoted to higher ranks. Spock Prime selected a planet for the surviving Vulcans to Colonize. It is therefore palpable that the events in this movie could inculcate some sense of the Manifest Dream in most of its viewers. In this regard, the ultimate victory by Kirk, Sarek, and Spock could be interpreted to depict the superiority that America has towards other nations and States (Dodds 2002 p. 34-36) This way, America is represented as a state that is inexorably ready and able to expand its territory any time with straining her economy.

This is also instanced through the ultimate destruction of Nevada and the identification of the colony the surviving Vulcans had to Colonize. On the other hand, Star Wars is an epic opera film series released in 1977 in the United States. It captures the life of Anakin Skywalker, a young slave who is believed to be the chosen one to bring balance to the force as heralded by the Jedi prophecy. Planet Naboo is attacked, and this prompts its ruler, Queen Padme Amidala,  to seek the help of Jedi. Eventually, Anakin secretly weds the Queen and impregnates her.

She eventually dies while giving birth to twins named Leia and Luke. Meanwhile, Vader was on a mission to destroy the Death Star which was to empower the Empire to crush the Rebel alliance. In the end, Anakin Skywalker dies in presence of his son Luke. This makes Luke a full-fledged Jedi. The Rebels eventually destroy the second death star which consequently destroys the Empire. The several themes in the movie could also stimulate Manifest Destiny among young American viewers. With the help of his father, Luke eventually becomes the new Jedi.

This could be interpreted as the victory of America in its endeavors to acquire territories and colonial dominance in the West (Heglund 2012 p. 4,5). This feeling, therefore, perpetuates the sense of and belief in promoting and defending democracy throughout the world.