Citizen Kane: Conflict Over The Death Of Charles Foster Kane

After watching this short clip of Citizen Kane one would believe that the film's plot would be that of conflict over the death of Charles Foster Kane. Kane lives in a castle showing he is wealthy or important, however, he is dying and all alone. He utters the name, Rosebud, as he is dying, therefore, one could assume that she is a long lost love or enemy. The plot could involve a conflict over his assets. However, the plot will most likely involve the discovery of, Rosebud, and her relationship to the dying man, Kane. The main character is Charles Foster Kane, a wealthy, lonely, pitiless man. One could assume Kane is a wealthy man because of the size of his home or castle. His home is unwelcoming, displaying a no trespassing sign, large close gates, and a moat with a drawn bridge. His uninviting home gives the impression he did not like others or had enemies. He is dying alone which implies he has no friends or family who care for him. It is confirmed in the way the nurse, cold and callous walks in after his death and places his dead wimp arm on his chest and covers him. Kane is an interesting man that viewers want to understand. …show more content…
The uninviting property, the dark mist, and creepy monkeys give feelings of fear of what is inside this castle. The slow movements in the filming create a sense of negative expectations in what will happen next. The dramatic music increases those feelings of gloom and fear. The one lite room in the castle signifies isolation that a property so large could be so empty. Then when the film shows a dying man all alone, feelings of loneliness overpower the fear. When he utters his last words, Rosebud, a feeling of curiosity and sadness that this man is dying