Topics within the film

Question 1

The monkey’s funeral

Answer 1

Symbolic, that

Question 2

Cars

Answer 2

This represents that there is a clear divide between those with wealth compared with those without
e.g Norma owns an expensive car while Joe owns a run-down car

It could also show how Norma refuses to transition and insists in staying in the era where she had fame and relevance
e.g She owns an old car

Question 3

Shot in Black and white

Answer 3

The contrast between black and white makes certain things within the film stand out, this allows the director to control what he wants his audience to see

Question 4

Spotlights

Answer 4

A character that can be seen in the spotlight is Norma Desmond
- In her mansion the light is constantly on her
- But as soon as she in the studio it is shown how easily the spotlight can disappear

Question 5

Gates and Barrier

Answer 5

• the scene where Norma is kicked out of Paramount Studio, it is locked by a gate
• The imprisonment of Joe Gillis, and how he is kept in Norma’s mansion
• Norma blocks everyone out, and keeps herself within the walls of her own mansion