ipl-logo

Rear Window Essay

553 Words3 Pages

Rear Window (1984) directed by Alfred Hitchcock depicts an injured and house-ridden photographer peering out into the local neighbourhood and discovering something gruesome. The film explores many themes such as voyeurism and morality in a grey light that leaves the audience unclear of what morals the film suggests. However, Rear Window morals strongly suggest that individuals must not delve into the personal affairs of others. Characters in the film such as Tom Doyle and Stella provide a voice of reason to L. B. Jefferies, or commonly called ‘Jeff’, as to why he should not be so invested into the lives of others and instead, mind to his own. The ethics into the way Jeff is looking into the lives of others in addition to the films message.
Very early on in the films plot, Stella asserts her opinion on Jeff’s recent habits and claims that humans have became ‘a race of peeping toms’ and even teases the thought of Jeff being sentenced ‘six months in the workhouse’ for his actions or ‘three years in dannemora’. This illustrates how Stella sees Jeff, a criminal waiting to be charged. Stella sees how he has become invested and interested in the lives of others and does not much to end his ways but putting the thought of a federal offense of his behaviour into his mind, reminding him that he should …show more content…

Doyle compares to the Thorwald situation to Jeff’s, stating that ‘People do a lot at things in private that they couldn't explain in public’. This illustrates how Lars Thorwald might not be able to easily explain his trips at night just like how Jeff may not be able to explain why Lisa is staying over at his house in public. In addition, Jeff may not be minding his own business by looking out and studying the lives of others, but insists for Doyle to when he sees that Doyle has noticed the bag of women’s clothes and demands that he is

Show More
Related
245 Words | 1 Pages

Ashley McCormack A Woman’s worth “Rear Window” and “The Birds” are two films directed by Alfred Hitchcock. Many aspects of these two films correlate and display the occurring themes and motifs presented in films directed by Alfred Hitchcock. However there is one theme that sets the rest apart; blonde women. The blonde women in both of these films are essential in executing the story line.

Read More
892 Words | 4 Pages

In the beginning of the movie the audience was shown through the eyes of Jeff to witness the way Mr Thorwald was taking care of his sick wife, by leaving a tray of food. “Why would a man leave his apartment three times on a rainy night with a suitcase and come back three times?” (Jeff) “He likes the way his wife welcomes him home.” ( stella.) After seeing Mr Thorwald leave his apartment in a dewy, muddy weather Jeff became even more suspicious.

Read More
827 Words | 4 Pages

Alfred Hitchcock’s Rear Window has several themes. One major theme is relationships. The lead character, Jeff Jeffries, a photographer and committed bachelor, is involved in a relationship with Lisa Fremont, a model, although the relationship has some tension due to Jeff’s lack of commitment. When Jeff is confined to his apartment recovering from a broken leg, he begins spying through his rear window on his neighbors in a nearby apartment. Through her frequent visits, Lisa is drawn into this spying as well.

Read More
1162 Words | 5 Pages

Stella had not visited her family since she and her husband moved houses across town because her husband was not comfortable with Stella going to what he considered a sketchier part of town. Stella recognizes that she can make her own decisions though, and that family is a huge part of her life she had been missing so despite what her husband says, she goes to visit her family. Once she arrives she calls her husband and tells him, “Jeff, I’m at Kookoo’s and we’re going to stay here” (Vermette 207). Stella finally recognizes and allows herself to do what is best for her, being with and taking care of her family, and she finally regains her self-worth.

Read More
873 Words | 4 Pages

Rear Window Argues that people should mind their own business. Do you agree? Rear Window, a 1954 romance/murder-mystery by the renowned golden age director Alfred Hitchcock, is a film that explores a multitude of themes and genres through the voyeuristic gaze of protagonist L.B. Jefferies. Jefferies, or ‘Jeff’ as he commonly known throughout the film, is a middle-aged bachelor recently hospitalised due to his high-risk career as a photojournalist. This hindered condition serves as an important foundation on which the movie is built upon as Jeff’s forced lifestyle being in a wheelchair causes an abrupt stop in his usual high intensity way of life and causes him to quench his boredom in other ways, predominantly watching the other residents in his apartment complex through the ‘rear window’ of his apartment.

Read More
386 Words | 2 Pages

“Rear Window” has caused a lot of controversy ever since the Hitchcock movie hit theaters back in 1954. Rear Window is actually based on the short story, “It Had to Be Murder,” that was written by Cornell Woolrich. Years later Woolrich decided to sell the rights of this particular story to a newly production company. That production company later would sell the rights to the story to Hitchock and Stewart. They would later produce the movie known as “Rear Window.”

Read More
1132 Words | 5 Pages

The idea of similarities among all people, an underlying connection, is expressed by Hitchcock when Lisa in Rear Window argues with Jefferies, saying, “There can't be that much difference between people and the way they live! We all eat, talk, drink, laugh, sleep, wear clothes --“. When she says this, Lisa has a lamp light shining from the upper right side of the screen to indicate the truth of her argument. There is also an instance in Rear Window where the ability to understand a person sprouts empathy. Jefferies is sitting in the dark, after Lisa leaves angry, when the piano man comes home.

Read More
672 Words | 3 Pages

As he sits there looking out the window for countless hours he is no longer interested in just his personal life but those around him. When observing even closer I realized that there is an explanation to the obsession Jeff has with looking out of the window. It is not directly stated in the film but when looking at the sorrroundings Jeff is surrounded by only the courtyard and a small alley way hince the reason why Jeff choices to take particular interests in looking at his neighbors. The lack of scenery and things to do makes me believe that Jeff is feeling trapped. The binoculars no longer act as just a viewing defice but a symbol for

Read More
1431 Words | 6 Pages

With Rear Window (1954), Alfred Hitchcock proved himself to be one of the best directors of suspense thrillers filled with mystery and humour. He himself called the film his most cinematic one because it was told only in visual terms (Morrow), but it was also a challenging “editing experiment” as the entire film was shot from one place, Jeff’s apartment that overlooked his backyard. The Film follows L.B. Jeffries “Jeff” (James Stewart), a photographer confined to a wheelchair in his apartment after breaking his leg at work. He spends his days watching his neighbours and eventually suspects that one of them killed his wife. His caretaker, his girlfriend Lisa and his detective friend, at first unconvinced of his suspicion, eventually join him in his voyeurism and help him to solve the crime.

Read More
1067 Words | 5 Pages

1. Introduction Rear Window is a 1954 crime thriller film directed by Alfred Hitchcock and based on the novel by James M. Cain. The film stars James Stewart and Grace Kelly and tells the story of a man who is blackmailed into spying on his neighbours through their windows. The film is characterised by its visual narrative, which uses a variety of camera angles and movements to create a sense of suspense. Conflict and resolution are also important elements of the film, and it is set in a claustrophobic setting that contributes to the feeling of paranoia.

Read More
922 Words | 4 Pages

Influenza was a major thing back in Asia by the year 1957 and earlier before that year, influenza was discovered by 1932 somewhere in Asia. Influenza or known as the flu that is a virus that attacks the nervous system then spreads to other parts of the human body after a few days. The first signs of the flu can be itchy eyes, runny nose, might have trouble breathing, if you have diabetes, you would be affected more. By the year 1957, there had been a huge outbreak in Asia, it had a big toll on everyone each day. The person might have the same symptoms of the flu, we all have to work together and fix the damage it had already done to many lives.

Read More
1225 Words | 5 Pages

Alfred Hitchcock 's Rear Window explores the lives of those who feel isolated within society. The 1954 film, set in the tenements of Grenwich village, depicts those who are incapable of fitting into society 's expectations, as well as those who feel isolated from common interaction with others. Moreover, Hitchcock displays how its human nature to seek comfort and deeper connection even with those who are surrounded by others. Despite depicting characters as lonely, the progression of the film illustrates how individuals can be freed from isolation. The director asserts the loneliness and struggle that comes from fitting into social mores.

Read More
346 Words | 2 Pages

The Parking lot was clean and free of litter. I did see a shopping cart out by a light pole. There was another shopping cart in a parking lane. A shopping cart was parked in the middle of the front of the store. There was another cart sitting next to another light pole.

Read More
724 Words | 3 Pages

Around the globe, most home owners are broadly taking into consideration installing window shutters to help safeguard their home from tough climate conditions and a lot more. In homes found in areas where it is ordinarily windy or by which people happenings punitive varying weather conditions from time to time, setting up shutters over the windows,doors and garages, and various other regions is the next thing to carry out right after any person find the property or as well as it in the home reconstruction venture. Although these shutters are intended for protecting the doors and windows from being broken by flying branches ofobjects and trees, and more in the midst of a typhoon or hurricane, these are likewise placed because of the beauty and elegance it adds to any room in the home. So, aside from protecting windows, it can be an additional feature in the home as it adds beauty to the overall look the homeowner wants to achieve in his residence.

Read More
1060 Words | 5 Pages

In the world, people have many hobbies and interests, being a car enthusiast is one of them. There are many stereotypes and misconceptions against car enthusiasts due to the lack of knowledge non-car enthusiasts have. Being a car enthusiast is not only admiring cars, but also having an interest to do what you want to with your car, such as driving. Whether you want to drag race, race on the track or go off roading, a true car enthusiast sees the beauty in cars whereas other people would just see a normal car. Car enthusiasts find the beauty in cheaper cars where they could mod their car to their desire.

Read More

More about Rear Window Essay

Related Topics

Open Document