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How does Hitchcock explore the difficulties of maintaining relationships?
How
does Hitchcock explore the
difficulties
of
maintaining
relationships
?
Throughout the film, Hitchcock illuminates the challenges of maintaining relationships within which individuals have opposing values. (2)
Jeff and Lisa's fight
Jeff and Doyle struggle to agree on investigation, Doyle values professional approach while Jeff values solving puzzle
when Jeff and Lisa both value the investigation their relationship begins to mend
People from beyond apartment complex tend to have opposing values --> different perspectives
In spite of hardship, the director asserts that through perseverance happiness can be achieved within relationships. (4)
Stella and Stanley 'maladjusted misfits'
end scene of film (Lisa and Jeff, Miss Lonelyhearts and Composer)
Happy Family on Highest balcony
Thorwald doesn't persevere in relationship; he is also the only person without a happy ending
The Greenwich apartment building allows Hitchcock to demonstrate the disjointed nature of community life. (3)
Thorwald and the Sculptress
Jeff doesn't know anyone's names
Jeff + Lisa watch Miss Lonelyhearts abused
Composer having party paralleled with Miss Lonelyhearts alone all whilst murder investigation underway
Miss Lonelyhearts dinner whilst Jeff and Lisa Dinner
Through his extensive use of symbolism and various forms of cinematography, the director asserts the innate desire shared by the apartment occupants to develop fulfilling intimate relationships (1)
sculptress' sculpture called hunger
green dress of Miss Lonelyhearts
several different types of relationships/relationship stati shown in the film
song use
Hitchcock asserts that despite adversity, through perseverance and hope individuals may overcome barriers in order to achieve fulfilling relationships.