Comparison-contrast essay

Mulder and Scully

“Tooms” is an episode of an American science fiction T.V. series called “ X-files “. The episode was entitled after the genetic mutant serial killer Eugene Victor Tooms. The character who killed a lot of people by ripping off the liver of the victim with bare hands. The series was aired from 1993 till 2002. “ X - files “ are cases left unsolved by the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation or FBI. In this series, Gillian Anderson played the role of Dana Katherine Scully, a doctor and an FBI agent who was assigned to investigate cases involving supernatural phenomena. She would always have her partner Fox Mulder (portrayed by David Duchovny) to work with her. FBI agents Mulder and Scully have different characteristics, beliefs and styles of solving problems.

The two main characters have a big difference when it comes to physical traits. Mulder and Scully both have pointed nose and white complexion. However, Mulder is taller than Scully. He has a medium built body while Scully is slim. If you look at them together, you will notice that they both fit as partners for the investigation. As partners, they incorporate both their beliefs and perceptions for the investigation. As a doctor, Scully believes in scientific phenomena and facts. While Mulder believes in his own instincts and unidentified flying objects. When it comes to solving problems, Mulder examines and relates past evidences to the present. This was shown when Mulder claimed that Eugene Tooms was over a hundred years old due to the appearance of his fingerprints at the murder scenes since 1903. He also believed that Tooms hibernates for 30 years and the human liver he ingests helped him survived for a span of time. On the other hand Scully research and examine scientific evidences. During their investigation for the unsolved crimes Scully would always ask for scientific explanation and conclusive evidences. Her background in Science lead her to working with the US Federal Bureau of Investigation. Mulder is said to be spooky, aggressive and has weird thoughts. Most of the FBI agents don’t believe his thoughts. There was a time when Tooms was on a polygraph test and Mulder questioned him if he was over 100 years old and others agents thought it was a stupid question. On the other hand, Scully is known to be skeptic, smart, respected and determined.

The two FBI agents are really different from each other. As partners, they have chemistry, oneness and both determined to accomplish their goals. They never let each other be left behind. Their uniqueness helped them accomplish and solve the problems they encountered.

Sources:

“ X- files”; From Http://www.wikipedia.org

“ Dana Scully “; From Http://www.wikipedia.org

“ Fox Mulder “; From Http://www.wikipedia.org

“ Tooms “; From Http://www.wikipedia.org

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Your writing would pass as a sci-fi magazine editor because the development and language of this piece definitely addresses the demands of the audience. Though there were so stumbles in some parts of the essay, this is a great read!

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