TEXTUAL ANALYSIS
RUE'S DEATH SCENE
In this scene there are a lot of close ups used when it is showing Katniss and Rue this could be used to emphasise the bond that they have made together in that short amount of time knowing each other. The fact that before we see Rue in the scene there is a use of medium shots to show to emphasise the fact that Katniss is alone but when she is with Rue it shows that that space is filled up with the use of close ups. The fat that it is two female characters is this spacious forest like arena, shows that they are supporting each other even though it is a fight to the death. This highlights the importance of sisterhood and that together females are stronger than apart. This is further emphasised when a male competitor attacks them and in order to protect both of them Katniss fires her arrow which kills him. This however doesn't succeed and he manages to kill Rue. The setting is quite natural however this is deceiving as it is an arena made to look like it is a natural forest. This could play a role in the sense that they are being controlled by the people who are in the ruling class and the fact that the leader President Snow is a male could emphasises the conflicting images portrayed and also in the sense that it could show how power is different between the two characters male and female. The lighting used is natural and there is a lot of high key lighting to emphasise the type of setting they are in. This adds to the fact that in the death scene Rue is looking up at the 'sky' and it is very light and the fact that Katniss is one of the last things she sees may act as a compelling factor for her to do her best. This is also added by the fact that Rue tells her that 'she has to win' Which further emphasises the role of sisterhood and gaining strengths from other females and not necessarily trying to show the opposite gender that we are equal to them and powerful enough to compete with them. The fact that after her death Katniss acknowledges the superiors who are watching and gives a sign shows that she has used this event and has gained more motivation which is shown by the protagonist giving the mockingjay salute. This in turn shows the other districts, specifically district 11 as we see in the following scenes to feel motivated enough to start a small scale rebellion which in turn is one of the first times we see that Katniss is a lead role model who is the symbol of rebellion and hope for the districts.
EPILOGUE/ENDING SCENE
In this last scene you can see that there has been a use of more open setting compared to the last clip above where there is a lot of trees and it is more of a suffocating feel to the environment which is suitable for that scene. However this is the end of the film and it informs the audience that she has succeeded in bringing a sense of freedom. This is shown in the open setting with the fact that it is open and it suggests that they don't need to hide from anyone as there is no one there to hurt them or endanger their survival. She is position in the right bottom corner so that we can also see Peeta in shot which shows that they are also part of the focus of that scene. The fact that there is a medium close up of Katniss and her baby shows the contrast from the start of the film series to the end. It puts emphasis on the fact that the side of Katniss that involves her motherly instincts have been long put on hold throughout the film however it has been showcased that she does show that part of her when it comes to her sister Prim and when she teamed up with Rue in the first film for a short amount of time. This highlights the fact that throughout the film she was more focused on what was going on around her and the people around her that she, whether she intended to or not, ended up not thinking about what she wanted and what she was in a way forced to do. The lighting here is more highkey and natural compared to throughout the film where it is more dull and monotonous. In this scene it is bright and serene that emphasises the fact that the atmosphere has changed and it is more uplifting. There isn't any fast paced editing which highlights the lack of action that is to be expected in a scene like this which shows the audience that the drama and action they expect has come to an end. Just like in the death scene with Rue in here we see there is a use of close ups however which highlights there is a bond but this bond is different as it is a bond of child and mother basically motherhood. Both scenes are showing a sense of protectiveness and closeness between the characters however it is in different lights in the sense that with Rue its too late but with her child, there is a whole future ahead of them.
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