Metropolis

Question 1

machine imagery

Answer 1

includes steam and smoke, ominously suggests that the machine is breathing providing the sense that it holds power

power of industry in lang’s context

Question 2

linear perspective, costuming

Answer 2

creates a mass rather than group of individuals, gives impression that people have become part of the machine
individuals vs masses

Question 3

hyperbole

Answer 3

allows lang to emphasise the heavy reliance on industrialism and conformity within his own context

grot: “if the heart machine is destroyed, the entire machine district will end up in ruins”

Question 4

tower of babel

Answer 4

grandiose art deco styling, established by the long shot with triumphant non-diegetic sound, contrast to workers conditions

Question 5

costuming

Answer 5

contrast between elaborate and eccentric of the eternal gardens and the simple dehumanised working clothes of he depths

“worker 11811”

Question 6

biblical allusion

Answer 6

feeder taking gregory’s place. Arms held as crucifix

“Father - ! Father - ! Will ten hours never end?”
“Father… Why have you forsaken me”
Lang’s religious upbringing personal beliefs

Question 7

overall

Answer 7

decaying impact that the pressure and expectation of conformity has on a society

paradigms