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Get Out Symbolism

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Jordan Peele’s Get Out was produced in 2017. This psychological horror film explores racism through symbolism, music and color. Get Out was a film that captured racism's subtle and nuanced experiences. Peele used a variety of techniques to convey the message of the film. These techniques ranged from the symbolism of a deer being hunted to the use of music to emphasize the tension of certain scenes. The film specifically highlighted the horrors of being a black person in a white-dominated society. With his innovative and effective use of horror in conveying the message of racism in the movie, Peele has created a film that has won a lot of critical acclaim.

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The sunken place is a metaphor for slavery, as it represents the psychological and physical control that Chris is subjected to. It also serves as a symbol of the powerlessness of African Americans in the face of racism and oppression. Furthermore, it implies that Chris is unable to escape the situation he is in due to the overwhelming power of his oppressors. This powerlessness is further emphasized by the fact that Chris is unable to break free from the psychological, physical, and symbolic chains of oppression that bind him to the sunken place. "Now you're in the sunken place" here, Chris cannot control your own thoughts, decisions, and actions. You are completely powerless and isolated. Trapped in darkness, with no escape in sight. Everything is just black and quiet, with no music and very mild colors. The symbolism of the sunken place in Get Out implies a lack of control and freedom, representing the powerlessness of oppressed individuals. The absence of sound and music further emphasizes this powerlessness, as Chris is unable to break free from the psychological, physical, and symbolic chains of oppression that bind him to the sunken …show more content…

Since Chris is a photographer by trade, according to Jim Hudson (Stephen Root), he has a special talent, an eye for what to capture. “I want your eye, man. [...]”, since Jim is blind, he wants Chris’ ability to take photographs and ‘capture the moment’. The camera flash is a symbol of power and control in the film. It is a tool that Chris uses to take charge of his own destiny and to take back the control that was taken away from him. It is also a symbol of creativity and artistry, as Chris is able to capture meaningful moments and memories with his camera. The camera flash serves to ‘wake up’ the black subject of the photo, as if the light of the flash leads them to ‘see the light’ of what's going on. The camera flash in the film Get Out symbolizes power and control, as well as creativity and artistry, and serves to 'wake up' the black subject of the

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