The narrator is the Chief Inspector Uhl. He recites Eisenheim’s past when asked he knows of him and the camera angle is usually behind the inspector representing his perspective.
2. The story is told by the illusionist point of view; not Eisenheim’s but from the Inspector and the police’s. This story revolves around him unravelling and to an extent obsessing to expose Eisenheim. This obsession is driven by desire, therefore implying that he is in the state of misapprehension. His vision produces a false view of reality as the Prince is the real ‘criminal’ as he has committed misdeeds, while Eisenheim exposes them through his entertainment. Furthermore, the scene of the Prince trying to kill the Duchess is seen through the guard 's eyes. In …show more content…
One of the ironic situation is that during the beginning of the movie, the poster in front of the theater read “Eisenheim the Illusionist”. However, when the new act is to bring spirits onto the stage, the poster reads just “Eisenheim”, not followed by the Illusionist. The irony lies when he is brought into inquiry and a mob of fans request his release. Eisenberg declares to them that the spirits are all an illusion and apologizes for any misplaced hopes. In end, he got want he anticipated for: Sophie.
A second ironic situation involves Eisenheim’s manager. Through the first half of the movie, the manager is constantly worried by the profit that the show will make. Later, Eisenheim lets go of him. However, in the end, Eisenheim gives him the theater, which is similar to giving him a huge sum of money. When working, the manager begins with his concern about money and ends up having a safe amount of money by not working. It implies the famous proverb “good things come to those who wait”.
A third ironic situation is when the Crown Prince plans to overthrow his father. He is portrayed as being ignorant to others, and consequently Eisenheim and Sophie try to get rid of him as he is not the rightful one to be king and as he is inhibited their relationship. This position is also seen when he wasn’t able to lift the sword when the only one who could would be the rightful
2. The story is told by the illusionist point of view; not Eisenheim’s but from the Inspector and the police’s. This story revolves around him unravelling and to an extent obsessing to expose Eisenheim. This obsession is driven by desire, therefore implying that he is in the state of misapprehension. His vision produces a false view of reality as the Prince is the real ‘criminal’ as he has committed misdeeds, while Eisenheim exposes them through his entertainment. Furthermore, the scene of the Prince trying to kill the Duchess is seen through the guard 's eyes. In …show more content…
One of the ironic situation is that during the beginning of the movie, the poster in front of the theater read “Eisenheim the Illusionist”. However, when the new act is to bring spirits onto the stage, the poster reads just “Eisenheim”, not followed by the Illusionist. The irony lies when he is brought into inquiry and a mob of fans request his release. Eisenberg declares to them that the spirits are all an illusion and apologizes for any misplaced hopes. In end, he got want he anticipated for: Sophie.
A second ironic situation involves Eisenheim’s manager. Through the first half of the movie, the manager is constantly worried by the profit that the show will make. Later, Eisenheim lets go of him. However, in the end, Eisenheim gives him the theater, which is similar to giving him a huge sum of money. When working, the manager begins with his concern about money and ends up having a safe amount of money by not working. It implies the famous proverb “good things come to those who wait”.
A third ironic situation is when the Crown Prince plans to overthrow his father. He is portrayed as being ignorant to others, and consequently Eisenheim and Sophie try to get rid of him as he is not the rightful one to be king and as he is inhibited their relationship. This position is also seen when he wasn’t able to lift the sword when the only one who could would be the rightful