In the tides restaurant scene, the camera focuses on Melanie and her reactions to the many different theories about the birds. Everyone being so overwhelmed with the attacks caused chaos in Melanie's life. Voices begin to rise in this usually quite town. Then, of course, Mitch shows up with the only reasonable ideas, so Melanie clings to him, because he is bringing order back into her life. Then, the birds attack, again causing Melanie to have chaos and panic in her life, making her confront her need for love and comfort from someone.

In the first scene, Melanie's character is thoroughly introduced. On the outside, she appears cocky, confident and in control. Strictly on appearance we can tell she is a very wealthy girl. Through her mannerism we see she is very selfish and believes she is the center of the world. She appears to be very much in control of her life. However, Mitch Brenner is then introduced, along with Melanie's first taste of chaos. Mitch does not appear to be interested in Melanie, which makes her lose structure to her life, because she believes everything she wants, she gets. Also, a subtle link between the birds and Melanie's fear is introduced when Mitch says "Back in your gilded cage, Mrs. Daniels". This is a stab at Melanie's present orderly life. It is as if Mitch is saying "Don't forget to put back your fear in the cage, Mrs. Daniels".

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