Changing Self The Sixth Sense
In the movie ¡°The Sixth Sense¡± visual techniques are used very effectively to signify the changing self of the characters Malcolm Croze, played by Bruce Willis and Cole Sear, played by Hayley Joel Osment. Changing self can be identified through flashbacks, camera angles and recurring motifs. ... Cole¡¯s reaction to his changing self is inviting, which in turn reveals his childhood innocence. ... This change then evokes a sense of security and fulfillment within Cole, which brings smiles and laughter into his life. ... Another recurring motif is the stolen church statuettes that he places inside his tent to create a sense of security. ... However, after he helps his first dead person, the church and the religious statuettes disappear, which is symbolic of his changing self and independence that subtly reveals itself in Cole. Changing self is shown very effectively through these three techniques and the reaction to the change is ultimately positive. ESSAY TWO The voice-over and music of the film ¡°The Sixth Sense¡± are very prominent and emphasise the changes in Malcolm Croze, the child psychiatrist and Cole Sear very effectively. ... A change from the ever constant eerie music to a brighter victorious tune signifies Cole¡¯s accomplishment, as he changes from a frightened, young boy to a confident child with higher self-esteem.