Introduction

Plot and Characters

Role of Herrmann

Cold War

Isolation: Annie Hayworth

• Tristan and Isolde
• Isolation Imagery

Debussy: The Kitchen Scene

The Final Assault on Melanie

Conclusion

Commutation Excercises & Extra

References

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Since isolation is such an apparent theme, Hitchcock incorporates imagery of isolation. Shots like the one's above present Melanie as an "isolated, a tiny, defenseless figure in a vast open space." [18] Her driving to Bodega Bay, her boat ride to Mitch's house, her sitting alone a bench in front of a school, etc. are all visual cues by Hitchcock to display isolation.

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