pregnancy and birth scene analysis

Eva's pregnancy and birth:

- alarm clock bright red/flashing- warning
- splitting of cells- Eva sees child birth/pregnancy- unloving/caring about being pregnant- intercut with photocopier- the way she see's pregnancy.
- extreme close up of Eva- audience aligns with her being unhappy about motherhood.
- monotonous diegetic sound of photocopier.
- uses work as a distraction/escape.
-Eva surrounded by pregnant mothers happy about motherhood- expectations of women to be happy.
- young girls run past her- surrounded by motherhood- what is expected of her however she does not want to conform.
- intercuts between prison and pregnancy- she see's pregnancy as a prison.
- cut from prisoner screaming to her screaming in childbirth- she feels trapped and like a prisoner.
- distorted image of Eva reflection while giving birth- the point her life is going to change.
- Eva distanced from Kevin and Franklin after she gives birth- sterile atmosphere.
- contrast between Kevin/Franklin's blue clothing and Eva's white clothing which matches the ward.