Sequence Analysis Assignment “Rear Window,” is a classical Hollywood mystery capturing many aspects of human curiosity and society as it was in the twentieth century. Through restricted narration Alfred Hitchcock not only portrayed human curiosity, but also awakened a stream of suspense in the audience. He leaves us questioning human morality, and presents to us life as a stratified society. In order to produce such an intriguing film, Hitchcock used many stylistic elements and techniques …showed first 75 words of 1301 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1301 total…and females had to stick within their gender roles and act and dress in the manner that society deemed proper. People with different incomes and different occupations were placed within an economic hierarchy which forced a barrier between the classes. It is made clear through the sequence analysis the use of lighting, camera height and camera angles have an effect on our perceptions on society while still stimulating out minds with a suspenseful crime thriller.