This scene takes place shortly
before Norman kills Marion so it is shot with a low angle to show that Norman
has power over Marion. This low angle
also positions Norman's head in line with the bird of prey on the wall behind
him to show its resemblance to him. The
bird I'm talking about is an owl which is posed with it's wings out as if it's
ready to attack. The scene's main light
source is low to the ground so it illuminates the underside of the bird which
makes it look more intimidating. This
low key lighting also makes the shadows of the other birds loom higher than
they usually would. There are a few
hints relating Marion to a bird as well, Norman says that she ‘eats like a
bird’ this along with her last name being Crane foreshadows what is going to
happen to her in the shower, since we know that Norman keeps dead birds in his
house.
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