3. Colour Flashcards
What does the color green usually symbolize in Vertigo?
Green is associated with something mysterious and sinister, reflecting how Scottie sees Madeleine. Special green filters are used in some scenes to add a foggy, slight blurring effect.
Example: Scottie’s perception of Madeleine is enhanced by the use of green filters.
What do the colors red and green represent when used together in Vertigo?
Red and green are complementary colors, creating a contrast that signifies Scottie’s attempt to enter Madeleine’s life and solve her secret.
How does the green haze affect Judy’s character in Vertigo?
Dressing Judy as Madeleine in a green haze creates a sense of mysticism and deception, highlighting Scottie’s realization of being deceived.
Example: Judy’s appearance in green symbolizes the layers of deception in Scottie’s perception.
What does the color yellow represent in relation to Midge?
Yellow connotes happiness, comfort, and familiarity, indicating Midge’s potential love interest in Scottie, despite his reluctance for a relationship.
What does green symbolize for Madeleine and Judy in Vertigo?
For Madeleine, green connotes deceit and Scottie’s obsession. For Judy, it represents rebirth and her attempt to start over, though Scottie only associates it with his obsession for Madeleine.
What are the connotations of the color red in Vertigo?
Red symbolizes passion, danger, lust, and tension, particularly highlighted in the diner sequence to emphasize Scottie’s lust for Madeleine and the dangers of pursuing her.
What does the color blue signify in relation to Scottie?
Blue is associated with Scottie’s guilt and failures, first evident in the opening sequence and revisited when Judy falls off the bell tower, echoing Scottie’s trauma.
Example: Scottie’s blue attire during Madeleine’s trial symbolizes his guilt.
