Charles Foster Kane: A Scene Analysis Of The Film

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The first scene in the film is the scene of Charles Foster Kane’s death. It begins by showing a sign that reads “No trespassing” which shows the isolation of Kane. The chain-link fence keeps unwanted people as well as possible friendships from approaching. The scene then continues with exterior shots of his mansion, Xanadu. Some of the various locations other than the massive castle itself sitting on a hill are an empty dock, an abandoned golf course, and a closed drawbridge. These deserted locations foreshadow a lack of visitors and the loss of friends. We see that only one light is on in the house and when shown inside there’s the hand of Kane holding a snow globe containing a small house. It cuts to his mouth which is partially covered by

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