Spectatorship

Question 1

Examples of a passive spectator in Winter’s Bone?

Answer 1

• Ree is a young, vulnerable woman, en emotional response is encouraged.
• (CM) Wide establishing shot is used to show all ongoings.
• Non diegetic score to increase unease
• Handheld shots to immerse the spectator.

Question 2

Examples of an active spectator in Winter’s Bone?

Answer 2

• (CM) establishing shot to show metaphor for women’s inferior place, high angle close ups.
• Over the shoulder shot of man, actively positions audience.
• (DS) letterboxed and pillarboxed and in b&w, clear shift so audience are aware.
• not shown origins of sounds of chainsaws, reflects Ree’s fears.