Isolation In Hazel's Bedroom

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Production design is the visual concept of a film that includes sets, lighting, location, props and graphics. In act one Hazel’s bedroom is one of the important parts of the film because it illustrates the theme of isolation through the objects, layout, and color. The room has one big bed, with shelves filled with books surrounding the bed. The room also has Christmas lights and the walls are painted a light blue with trees on them. The bed and the color blue help create the theme of isolation because the big bed represents physical elimination and Hazel’s private space where she isolates herself from the world. Next, the light blue paint represents faith, intelligence and heaven. In contrast, the dark blue tress represent isolation, depression

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