Analysing a scene from 'The Duchess'

The sequence begins with a shot through an archway. I think that this is done to show the transition from the world thatthe Duchess knew into this new upper class life. As we go through the scene, there are more archways that their carriage goes under and after each one the people seem to be better dressed and more civilised. This suggests that each archway represents more riches and shows the seperation of the classes that there was at the time. As they drive through the streets of London in this scene, the pathways, buildings and even the roads are overcrowded with people. Because there is so much going on in this part of London, the Duchess seems exited, but the Duke looks fed up with the other peope. The contrast between these streets and the courtyard of Devonshire house is very clear. The courtyard is much cleaner, whiter and less crowded compared to the market places and the rest of the streets. When they arrive at the house, the Duchess seems very scared and possibly overwhelmed at the sight of the extraordinary house tha she will be living in and as she enters the hallway, she shows more surprise and fear. In the hallway, the footmen are arranged symmetrically near the corners which could make the Duchess feel trapped and nervous. The last part of this sequence is in the Duchess' room. It is much smaler, cleaner, and  quieter than the rest of her journey had been which suggests she is here to stay and she may feel powerless as people are helping her in her room.