Pat's Shot from The Graduate

In the shot I chose, Mr. Robinson and Ben are sitting down by the bar where originally Ben was "seduced" by Mrs. Robinson. The light on the two characters is very dark on Ben and shows a little light on Mr. Robinson. I think the lack of light on Ben shows the guilt that he holds right now seeing Mrs. Robinson nude and now he must sit with her husband for drinks. The pale light on Mr. Robinson is to show the symbolism of him being oblivious to the situation. While the two men talk Mrs. Robinson makes her way down the steps. This shot is perfect because she has a very strong stance and stands in the distance, but right in between the two men. This shows the connection between the two both seeing Mrs. Robinson nude, and the connection between the three as an intricate love triangle. The scene all together is very dark, because what has just happened is in fact dark itself. The only light shed is near Mrs. Robinson creating a glow on herself, who in reality thinks she has done nothing wrong. The acting adds a lot as well with Mr. Robinson who is acting very low key and then Ben who has a very stressed look on his face. Then there is the sensual Mrs. Robinson making her way down the hallway and holding utter confidence in herself. It's a great visual composition and the triangle creates a very strong literary and visual perspective.