In this clip there are two important topics that help reinforce the theme that good always triumphs over evil, lines and space. Lines are particularly useful because we can almost distinguish what is good and bad by lines. Straight lines generally represent good people or memories. For example, when Harry’s friends walk into the scene they are upright and straight. At the end of the clip when Voldemort leaves Harry’s body, Harry is left in a straight line position which reiterates straight lines are good. Most of the evil sections of this clip are curvilinear, for example Harry lifts his body up into a snake formation during the battle versus evil. Straight and curvilinear lines help show tension and release because tension rises when evil clips appear because we don’t know if Harry will overcome evil temptations. Tension releases when we are reassured Harry will stay morally straight until the end of time.
Space remains fairly flat in the clip because we need to focus on the primary movement in the scenes. The background may change color or texture but it is meant to be a backdrop to compliment the main action in the scene. There may be a few seconds of deep or limited space in flashbacks, but to keep attention focused on the overall message, the background is simplistic. Space is complimented with contrast and affinity. There are some snippets that largely contrast colors in foreground and background, whereas some snippets display affinity between foreground and background. There are many more important factors that bring this clip to life, but lines and space really differentiate motifs of good and evil.
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