Vertigo Flashcards
Metaphoric symbolism
“an atheletic glow that first attracted him, was being preyed upon by an invisible vampire”
represents the negative connotations the city was holding as they are a constant reminder of their tragic past experiences
to illustrate the internal pain felt through the presence of the city and how they are encapsulating their memories
visual imagery
“she misses her house, its many rooms; the wide veranda; the glittering expanse of the lagoon”
represents the comfort of her natural landscape and how people have a sense of ease in their comfortable environment
establishes that the natural landscape has become her new home and acts as a medium to assist her in forgetting her tragic past
Repetition
no shops, no hotel, no community hall, no boat ramp or barbeque area”
Highlights their fearful emotions towards moving to a new setting as the simplicity of the atmosphere can lead them to have thoughts about the boy
to emphasise the isolation felt by the couple isn’t enough to move on from the boy’s death
hyperbole - positive connotation
“in every room there was a fire place”
Emphasises the positive connotations surrounding the fireplace as it provides a sense of comfort and warmth, giving their new setting a comfortable atmosphere
to convey the emotions associated with the fire place and how it can assist to overcome their son’s death through its grief-relieving properties
symbolism
“waving at her… Dissolving in the light”
Represents the acceptance of reality and the absence of grief
to reflect that she has accepted her son’s death and her perception of the world has altered fue to the fact she will view the world differently with her son’s absence
Auditory imagery
“the manic whine of sirens”
Emphasises the torment felt through the constant reminders of their lost son
reveals the increasing discomfort felt in the city and how it prevents them from processing and moving past their son’s death
