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EBI: Use paragraphs. Go back with a red pen and highlight using '//'. Consider props for Question 1 - Add a paragraph.

Learner Response: The props used in this scene all create a sense of crime. Props used such as the gun and dead bodies are effective in presenting the characters to be untrustworthy as they are seen as criminals. This is because the connotation of guns are violence, crime and bloodshed. Additionally the dead bodies laying around the floor also connote crime and violence which present the characters as evil and criminals. Furthermore, the props of the guns, dead bodies and the cigarettes are all iconography of gangster, crime genre.

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The costumes of the characters were black overcoats. This suggests that these characters are sinister because the connotations of black overcoats are crime and evil. Furthermore, the dark colours could also act as a visual representation of the dark and sinister character that they are. Also the dark colours suggest a mystery which creates an anticipation. Also, by the costumes of the characters the audience could tell that the characters weren't in the same side through the different costumes which tell the audience that there is some sort of binary opposition of the film.

 The props used in this scene all create a sense of crime. Props used such as the gun and dead bodies are effective in presenting the characters to be untrustworthy as they are seen as criminals. This is because the connotation of guns are violence, crime and bloodshed. Additionally the dead bodies laying around the floor also connote crime and violence which present the characters as evil and criminals. Furthermore, the props of the guns, dead bodies and the cigarettes are all iconography of gangster, crime genre.

The lighting used in this scene was low-key lighting. This creates a mystery surrounding these two characters seen because the implications of the low-key lighting is that they're involved in criminal behaviour. In addition, as the lighting used is low, it suggests that what these characters are doing is meant to be kept secret which shows that these characters are untrustworthy. Also the low-key lighting is a typical convention of crime and gangster films, and as this scene is the introduction it foreshadows the bloodshed bound to happen through the film.

Initially, the setting of the scene is unknown and ambiguous which further creates tension and mystery surrounding both characters seen. A feeling of untrustworthiness is also created amongst these characters as the setting seems to be on a dock, very secluded. Furthermore, as the time of day is evening, it also creates feelings of untrustworthiness as the secluded setting and the late time of day connotes that whatever their business is, it is to be kept secret. Also, it could suggest that these two characters could possibly be involved in criminal activity; this then results in the characters being mysterious.

The facial expression of the character seen generates enigma codes as his gazed eyes and exhausted expression all make the audience wonder as to what he could have possibly been doing. However, the audience could conclude that he is a protagonist and that he is the heroic figure in the plot fighting off the villain. However, it can also be said that he is a weak character and insignificant character in the plot through the way he presents himself. Additionally, the facial expression of the other character in the scene was unseen which further adds to the mystery. Also, it could imply that he is hiding something and also shows he's untrustworthy.