lychee scene analysis

lychee scene:

- scene begins with Kevin's reflection in table- two perception of Kevin from parents- reminder to audience that Eva's memory may be distorted.
- Kevin in centre frame- in-between parents- he separates that parents bond with each other.
- symmetry in framing between Eva and Kevin- symmetry behind each of them- similarity between the two which Franklin is left out of.
- t-shirt shown with blood splatters on- Eva's memory depicts him as dangerous.
- Kevin sat at head of table- control/authority- long shot.
- formality in house over comfort- want to fit into conventions of American nuclear family but are unhappy.
- extreme close up of lychee- intensifies food- represents Celia's eye in Eva's memory- she views him as responsible.
- close up of him eating lychee- Eva so focused on him eating/antagonises her.