Part 1 of Essay
James Burroughs is a critic. In his article, "The Fiction of Science Fiction," he expresses his opinion that the movie, "Planet of the Apes," has no value or real meaning for society today. He says it is like other similar science fiction movies made in the 1960s because it is so out-of-date. He seems to feel the only p ....

Part 2 of Essay
.... would have been free to live as equals. The apes and the humans would have been co-inhabitants of the earth rather than creatues in a superior- inferior relationship. "Planet of the Apes" is a perfect example of why language is so important. Another reason I am disputing Mr. Burrough's opinion of this movie is its strong message concerning how humans were treated by apes. When we watched "Planet of the Apes," we cannot fail to notice the mutes are treated. They were beaten, battered and bruised; they ....