S.B film techniques - delusion and deception

Question 1

NORMA’S DELUSION:
lighting

Answer 1

constant juxtaposition of the real world (light lighting) compared to Norma’s world (dark and harsh lighting)

Artie’s party is bright - Norma’s is dark

Question 2

NORMA’S DELUSION:
Norma being the only one in full motion in her descent in final scene:

Answer 2

Fully highlighting how shes truly transfixed in this delusional reality of hers

Question 3

NORMA’S DELUSION REALITY:
motif: Normas Mansion acting as a time capsule:

Answer 3

The old car, the museum like interior = stuck in her past silent movie ways

Question 4

NORMA’S DELUDED WELLBEING:
Normas Mansion reflecting her wellbeing:

Answer 4

Ghost of a tennis court, overgrown with weeds

Pool “it was empty now”, cracked tiles, rats scurring about inside

Question 5

DECEPTIVE NATURE OF HW:
Hollywood set SYMBOL:

Answer 5

Shows artifice of Hollywood,
but also of those within it,
such as Betty and Joe’s
relationship. Neither is really
being honest. They know it’s
fake, yet they still pursue it

(Hollywood and their romance).

Question 6

Norma’s delusion being her final show (big finale/always putting on an act) DECEIVING HERSELF: Mirror Symbol:

Answer 6

Before going in to confront Joe packing to leave –
Makes sure she looks good before entering

Boosts Norma’s ego
Self obsession
Always camera-ready
No self-worth – appearance

Question 7

JOE & NORMA DECEPTIVE RELATIONSHIP:
mirror motif

Answer 7

Joe looking at Norma running up the stairs through a mirror

> showing Joes detachment from the relationship (INAUTHENTIC RELATIONSHIP) similar to when norma is getting ready in the mirrors shes detaching from her true self to put on her facade