The viewer is positioned to become aware of Richard’s ability to manipulate the truth through various film techniques, such as the setting of the scene, camera shots and camera angels. The director also uses dramatic irony, symbolism and persuasive techniques to place the audience to recognise Richard’s rise to power. Characterisation and costumes, is also used throughout this scene, plays a very important role in how McKellen positions the viewer. Using all the above techniques throughout the scene the viewer is able to perceive Richard’s rise to power and his ability to manipulate the truth.

The director uses various film techniques throughout this scene, such as the setting of the scene. As McKellen chose to set it in a Nazi regime, this indicates to the viewer that no character is completely innocent. The camera shots and angels are another film technique employed by Mckellen. The director uses medium shots to show that all characters are equal

The director uses the costumes of each character to show their status at that point in the film. An example of this in the scene was when Hastings was wearing a green woollen vest, while Richard was in a suit. This could mean that Hastings was less powerful; it also isolates Hastings as the rest of the people there were also dressed in a suit. Although the green woollen vest could also show that Hastings was in his comfort zone, and felt comfortable with the knowledge that he “knows” Richard and his thoughts. This is shown when Hastings offers to make a date for the coronation without Richard present, saying he will inform Richard later. The characterisation in the film has positioned the viewer to see how Richard uses his deformity to gain the sympathy of others. It also shows how Richard persuades everyone at the table to favour him over Hastings, “Those who love me follow me.” The above techniques assist the viewer to become aware of Richard’s rise to power and how he manipulates the truth.

In conclusion, McKellen positions the viewer to perceive Richards rise to

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