Penny Breadful Play Analysis

One of the main symbols is the ‘lawnmower bomb’(pg90) this happens on one of the early reconnaissance trips when Ellie, Kevin and Corrie were cornered by soldiers and quick thinking led to a ‘lawnmower bomb’. This symbolises the ‘start’ of the war for Ellie and her friends. After this happens Ellie is haunted by what she had to do and this helps her change. The ‘hermit from hell’, this is a symbol as Ellie and her friends go into Hell, afraid of him and not understanding why he killed his wife and child with questionable intentions ‘That both deceased met their deaths EITHER as a result of bushfire consuming the Christie residence during which both were terribly burnt and that (the hermit) believing their injuries to be mortal… killed both deceased… OR that both deceased were wilfully and feloniously murdered…’(pg208) and came out the same. The hermit poses the question of whether the intentions of Ellie and her friends are selfish or necessary. When they blew up the bridge they also destroyed the only point of connection to the rest of the world. This symbolises how they are isolated and how they will need to survive by

For many years the genre of horror has provided entertainment to audiences through horrifying gore, monsters, violence, and the supernatural. The most frightening type of horror is demonic possession, which is why it forms such a fascination. It creates extreme suspense, curiosity, and relevance. Through the formalist and psychoanalytical approach in the film Annabelle directed by John R. Leonetti, the article “The Horrors of Witchcraft and Demonic Possession” by Brian P. Levack, and the short story “Devils Movie”, it is evident as to why individuals are so fascinated with the demonic side of horror. The film Annabelle, which is a movie filled with suspense, is about a demonic entity that takes over the doll Annabelle and later on is a threat

The music really accentuated the spookiness of this part of the film because it made the viewers feel scared and as if something horrific was about to happen. The second technique, high-angle shots, was used when the mother was crying on

peaceful, perfect morning, until our baby encountered the scorpion. As I watched the dangerous scorpion near our son the song of evil played in my head.” The scorpion symbolizes bringing evil into one's life, unfortunately a recurring problem that faced this family.

Snakes have multiple historical meanings as symbols; they can sometimes signify as rebirth because snakes shed into a new skin, or poison and medicine because of their venom being able to turn into anti-venom. Snakes are also usually symbolized as evil or even the devil. Some characteristics of a snake in symbolism are rebirth, evil, poison, deception, cold, cunning, transformation, patience, and sin. For example, in the Book of Genesis from the Old Testament of the Bible, the snake that was telling Eve to eat from the Tree of Knowledge was actually a representation of the devil himself. A snake goes through an awesome transformation when it sheds its skin. In this sense, the process of transformation is also like a rebirth. The old skin is left behind and the snake goes by with a fresh start. This is the symbolism of snake’s transformation: to allow old things that are not working for you to die away and wither is one of the various lessons of the snake. If there is something bothering you or if you are doing things you know is not morally right, it is better to “shed” all that like a snake does with its old skin in order to start fresh. Another good symbol is that of the rattlesnake. Rattlesnakes symbolize boundaries and danger. A rattlesnake defends its

In a story like “Salvador Late or Early,” by Sandra Cisneros, imagery plays a key role in helping the readers see the world through the eyes of Salvador. For instance, Cisneros illustrates Salvador’s eyes by saying, “Salvador with eyes the color of caterpillar.” By using phrases containing figurative language, Cisneros allows the reader to interpret the story in their own different ways. In this case, Salvador’s eyes are being compared to a caterpillar’s body. By using imagery, readers are able to turn the story into a mental movie.

This scene is an example of low key lighting, which Burton tends to use a lot in his films to develop the mood of the scenes. Even though Burton uses low key lighting a lot, there are also positive scenes that need a brighter image, thus using high key lighting. An example of this is whenever the neighborhood is shown in daylight in Edward Scissorhands. Whenever a scene with the neighborhood was shown it was usually bright and vivid, with the colors popping out to the max. Tim Burton takes advantage of non-diegetic and diegetic sounds to help the audience determine the mood and tone of the film, too.

It creates the dark and gloomy sense of feeling which is common in gothic horror films. The dark and deep music allows the sense of gothic horror to be created as it is a gloomy and dark genre, which can clearly

I think that the music used in throughout the film corresponded with the theme overall in some way, shape or form. Even at the very beginning of the film, before any scenes take place, we are given suspenseful music. This is used to convey the over arching theme to the audience right away to make it obvious that this is the way that they are

Its purpose is to engage the audience in the drama . In this section of ‘The Secret Garden’, the tension and anticipation is very high. This is achieved through music, as the clip starts of with a slow, melancholy ballad, then the music stops and it’s silent apart from the tinkling of the music box on the dresser, and lastly the music picks up in pace and there is the prominent sound of a flute. The moment of silence makes the audience very wary and frightened and the quicker music makes the audience feel the pressure and rush of the situation, both of which work to create tension. Sound effects are also used, including footsteps going up and down stairs and moans and groans in the distance, which connote with the mysterious happenings within the house.

While not everybody has seen the iconic thriller Psycho, most people will recognize its now infamous, chilling theme. Though, how exactly does a music piece like it or other horror film pieces, the Jaws theme for example, succeed in making its audience uneasy and thrilled? It’s easy to tell when a song is meant to be scary or creepy because of the way it is executed. Horror or creepy music is unlike other genres in the sense that its instrumentation, tempo, and such things, when put together, produce an eerie tone and trigger a feeling of fear in its listeners. By using non-linearities, noises that alert the human brain, and specific techniques in their music, horror films create suspense and fear in viewers.

The movie poster for the 1991 film, Silence of the Lambs, attempts to persuade a mature audience to view its evil and mysterious nature. This is achieved by instilling a sense of fear and curiosity with the use of visual elements such as color, contrast, and direction. Silence of the Lambs remains atop a long list of the world’s greatest crime thriller films for its symbolism and usage of minute detail. The film’s poster is no different in that its visuals prepare viewers for a psychologically disturbing story. Not only are these visual elements an accurate depiction of the events within the movie but they are also a view deep into the character and symbolism. From the soft paleness of the face’s skin to the deep red accents on the moth’s

The use of music fits in with the montage as it is upbeat and happy, however it adapts the tempo to the events happening. Hence helping us relate to the characters and events. A demonstration of this, is when Ellie finds out about her loss, and the music is playing at a slow tempo until the idea of going to Niagara Falls is proposed, then there is a slight twinkle where the music begins to speed up. This changes the mood of the event, so if it was a sad scene, the music would appropriately slow down and slowly build back up to when the scene changed to portray a happy event. Additionally, it relates to society and illustrates to the audience how everyone in life goes through their ‘ups and downs’, and is further exemplified in the quote “life is like a rollercoaster.”

The stage directions show that music is being played at the end of the fight with the song to help show the sadness and the awkwardness between Tom and Laura. The music cue is shown throughout the play to help the readers and the audience feel what they are supposed to during that particular scene, making the moment even more realistic.

This film was set during 1590`s and that is a very important fact that must be remembered while reviewing, especially when thinking of Madden’s vision of the film while directing. In the opening sequence, we see the director using subtle hints that help set the tone of the film. The opening credits are in black and white and because of this, we know that the film is set in an early time period. This, as well as the font, is what we would associate with old England. Although this was an interesting effect used to create the setting, the opening sequence as a whole, was extremely boring. Even though it was boring, the music was there to fill the gap and not leave the audience lulled to sleep. The instruments chosen and the frequent melodic tones helped further shape the setting of old England. It is obvious that Madden loved music because it is almost omni-present throughout the film. The instruments are mostly string instruments which are often accredited to classical music. The pitch, the tempo, and the loudness of the music play major roles along with the selection of instruments. If there is an important part of