Torrance Vs. Torrance
Torrance Vs. Torrance:
A technical essay on Stanley Kubrick's "The Shining"
Every human, at some point in their life, experiences psychological and emotional conflicts within them and are forced to make a decision. In Stanley Kubrick's "The Shining", the main character, Jack Torrance is both the protagonist and the antagonist. Throughout the film, two sides of Jack's own consciousness are in a constant battle against each other. The first side is an artist, a father, a man worthy of one's trust. The second is an irrational, abusive and delusional psychopath. The struggle for power between these two sides of one man is carefully depicted through creative film-making and storytelling techniques; some more subtle than others.
One element Kubrick uses to present this theme is mirrors. It is presented using specific camera angles mixed with classic mise-en-scène. "Settings can
be used to suggest a sense of progression in the characters" (Gianetti 120). They are in several......
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