1. Micro-
Element
Daily morning routine (‘ implies
that he is ordinary’):- such as
eating breakfast, eggs, bacon,
coffee, orange. Also dressing up,
ties his shoes, shaves, flosses.
These things represents pattern
furthermore suggest repeat
behavior, which suggests that he
is a ‘serial killer’.
Dexter Analysis
What’s
Happening?
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Camera work :- Close up,
extreme close up.
Editing:- Jump cut, slow-motion.
Sound:-
Diegetic sound:-
+Razor, coffee beans, food
preparation is exaggerated to
make the audience feel
uncomfortable.
Non diegetic sound:-
+ Repetitive regular beat, music.
+Occasionally musical “ stings”
that accompany actions, blood
drop.
+Discordance in music giving it
an edge.
Symbols and Imagery
Circles represent positive connotation- Harmless
Triangle represents Negative connotation- Sharp, harmful.
In many shots we witness the triangle going through the circle, which
suggests destroying. The shapes suggest two meaning as Dexter lives a
double life, an analyst and a serial killer. For example egg being cracker
could mean skull being cracked, fried egg being cut could mean eye ball
being stabbed.
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