Essay Questions

How is death one of the main themes in the Cloud Atlas film by The Wachowskis?

Most of the characters in the film such as Ayrs, the Physicist, Killer, and Dermot's critic succumb to their death due to mysterious circumstances. The death attempts start when Dr. Henry is trying to Kill Adam to take over his wealth but the murder attempt fails because Autua notices it in advance. Ayrs is shot dead by Robert when he tries to take credit for the composition masterpiece that does not belong to him. The masterpiece in question is composed of Robert but Arys wants to show the world that he is the one behind the composition. The other death is reported when the physicist with the knowledge of a nuclear catastrophe is murdered. Luisa is almost killed but she survives and exposes the killer and his ill motives. At last, the killer is also killed. Therefore, death is witnessed throughout the film and that is why it emerges as one of the dominant themes.

Who is Luisa and what is her significance in the film Cloud Atlas (2012)?

Luisa is a journalist and reporter by profession and she is investigating the motives of the killer to destroy humanity using a nuclear weapon. In the course of her duty, she comes across a physicist who gives her vital information concerning the possible nuclear catastrophe. Unfortunately, the killer catches up with the physicist and kills him for giving out confidential and critical information. Later, the killer attempts to kill Luisa but he fails miserably. Luisa then gives the authorities information concerning the killer and his mission. The authority catches the killer and kills him. Consequently, character Luisa is vital in this film. After all, she is a symbol of salvation because, through her skills and confidence, she manages to save humanity from a possible nuclear catastrophe.

Which three characters in the film are trying to benefit from the toil of others?

The Cloud Atlas (2012 Film) brings forth a reality in life in which some people want to profit from others without working hard to generate their wealth. The first character who wants to benefit from the toil of others is Dr. Henry. Dr. Henry wants to kill Adam so that he can forcefully take his properties to enrich himself. The other rogue character in the film is Ayrs who wants to take credit for the work that does not belong to him. Arys wants the world to believe that he is the one who has composed Robert's masterpiece but he is unfortunately shot and killed. Last but not least, Dermot's brother is doing everything possible to benefit from his brother's hard work by aggressively asking Timothy to give part of the proceedings.