Comparison Of Black Swan And Whip Clash

As each character descends into their respective psychoses, it’s important to note that their shot patterns are similar in theory but, because of the nature of the artistic craft, the shots are rhythmically different. For example, when Andrew is practicing his double-time swing, his hands start to bleed from pushing himself through the pain. Many of the shots focus on his hands or are a close shot of Andrew’s face with part of the drum kit taking up two-thirds of the frame, emphasizing the kit as his opponent. These shots are short and have a staccato-like rhythm to replicate the playing of the drums. This is contrasted with the shots of Nina performing her craft. They are similar nature and focus on the juxtaposition of the beauty of the craft

For both Andrew and Nina, this is shown in multiple ways, one being what they choose to wear. They both start out in white outfits, practice in white, yet as either character starts to lose their innocence and pull away from the original constructed reality, their white outfits change as well. Andrew wears a flannel covering up his white t-shirt when he challenges his extended family’s views on his career. He starts wearing dark gray or black t-shirts like his mentor as he descends deeper into self-doubt and his manic behavior. This is similar for Nina as well. Her white outfits also become increasingly darker throughout the film. After her first act of defiance towards her mother, Nina’s wardrobe changes significantly to show her narrative

The medical assistant cracks and distorts her limbs. The adjustment on Nina’s body is a superficial attempt to solve her problem. This is where Nina differs from Andrew, as physically modifying her body doesn’t help her overcome her obstacles whereas Andrew is able to do so. Nina later tries to masturbate again in the bathtub but is unable to. She sinks into the water until drops of blood begin to fall from overhead. She opens her eyes and sees her double on top of her, confining her into this claustrophobic space. Her nail bed bleeds, she was picking at her