Social Realism In Wasp
Arnold uses fast cuts and specific camera angles to demonstrate social realism. For example, in the opening, there is a close up shot of the mother's feet. More specifically, this focuses how they are in poverty because she cannot afford simple typical things like shows. This highlights their poor living situation, which allows the audience to sympathise with Zoe and her children. Furthermore, the fast cuts to different shots gives the scene a sense of tension and chaos. This makes the audience believe the children are not safe in the supervision of Zoe. Arnold also location and colour to demonstrate social realism. For example, Arnold displays a realistic and gritty suburban estate. This gives the audience a sense of familiarity to those who live/lived in similar areas. This makes the scene more naturalistic and seem like it could happen anywhere. It also makes the audience furthermore sympathise with Zoe and her kids because of people who were in a similar situation to them. Also...