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What Is Kane's Childhood Innocence

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Toward the beginning of the film in one of the flashback sequences, Kane’s parents talk to Mr. Thatcher about handing Kane over to the bank. Inside the house, his parents discuss his uncertain future while Kane plays outside in the background. Through the window, Kane can be seen running around in the snow and yelling rambunctiously, distracting the audience from the conversation occurring nearest to them. The contrast between the darkness inside the house and the white of the snow through the window further serves to focus attention on a young Kane in the background. This scene clearly centers around Kane’s childhood even though there is more pertinent dialogue occurring simultaneously.

This focus on Kane’s childhood innocence and playfulness

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