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A lot non-diegetic music and sound effects are used to show the difference in class in the sequence. For example at the beginning of the sequence when Merlin is looking through the woman’s room, the music playing is eerie and sinister which connotes that as a lower class citizen, he shouldn’t be there, looking there. The unlocking of the door, and the resulting jolt Merlin does again suggests he shouldn’t have been there. Non diegetic sounds are also used when the sequence moves to the town; the goats/sheep “bah”ing suggest the peasants are mainly farmers and need to work hard. This also adds verisimilitude to the scene.
Diegetic sounds suggest the different in wealth and class as well, of course. The echoes of the woman’s footsteps on the floor as she walks to her room shows the wealth because firstly, the echoes would only come from a stone floor something the peasants wouldn't have been able to afford. Secondly, the echoes themselves show the vastness of the castle. In contrast, the footsteps in the town make dull thuds, maybe squelches, showing that the ground the people are walking on is mainly mud and/or dirt showing they live in poor conditions.
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A lot non-diegetic music and sound effects are used to show the difference in class in the sequence. For example at the beginning of the sequence when Merlin is looking through the woman’s room, the music playing is eerie and sinister which connotes that as a lower class citizen, he shouldn’t be in the room. There is a straight cut to the Lady walking down the hall with the music becoming more high pitched to show us that she is of importance and clearly linking to the previous clip. The unlocking of the door, and the resulting jolt Merlin does again suggests definitely doesn't have the right to be in the Lady's room. Foley sounds are integrated within the clip when the sequence moves to the town; the animals are making noise and the the stall workers talking suggest the peasants are relaxed in this environment; this also adds verisimilitude to the scene - as this is what you would hear in everyday market scenes.
Diegetic sounds suggest the different in wealth and class as well; the echoes of the woman’s footsteps on the floor as she walks to her room shows the wealth because firstly, the echoes are coming from the heels hitting the stone floor; peasants can't afford the luxury of nice shoes. Secondly, the echoes themselves show the vastness of the castle. In contrast, the ambient sound of footsteps Merlin creates in the town make dull thuds and squelches which adds to the verisimilitude; as we can see the ground is covered in mud connoting the poor living conditions of the towns people.
Speech used by some the characters show their higher status over overs; Arthur, for example, speaks in an educated accent, talking his mind whilst wearing armor to back up his authority and reinforce that he is of higher class. Parallel sound is used at the end of the fight sequence, in time with the last three hits that Arthur gives Merlin, this compliments the drama within the scene and gives the ending to the fight an upbeat quality; it is also used in time with swooshing of Arthur's weapon when he hits the fruit to give a more verisimilitude approach to the action and also reinforce how strong Arthur is.The argument between Guyus and Merlin at of the end of the sequence again, shows authority; Guyus is shouting at Merlin, telling him that he shouldn't have used his magic in such a pathetic cast of emotions, showing that he is not only above in the hierarchy but also more like a fatherly figure to Merlin, this is confirmed when the Merlin finally answers him in a quiet tone, feeling weak. However, not before shouting at Guyus which suggests that he feels he should be as important as everyone else.
Diegetic sounds suggest the different in wealth and class as well; the echoes of the woman’s footsteps on the floor as she walks to her room shows the wealth because firstly, the echoes are coming from the heels hitting the stone floor; peasants can't afford the luxury of nice shoes. Secondly, the echoes themselves show the vastness of the castle. In contrast, the ambient sound of footsteps Merlin creates in the town make dull thuds and squelches which adds to the verisimilitude; as we can see the ground is covered in mud connoting the poor living conditions of the towns people.
Speech used by some the characters show their higher status over overs; Arthur, for example, speaks in an educated accent, talking his mind whilst wearing armor to back up his authority and reinforce that he is of higher class. Parallel sound is used at the end of the fight sequence, in time with the last three hits that Arthur gives Merlin, this compliments the drama within the scene and gives the ending to the fight an upbeat quality; it is also used in time with swooshing of Arthur's weapon when he hits the fruit to give a more verisimilitude approach to the action and also reinforce how strong Arthur is.The argument between Guyus and Merlin at of the end of the sequence again, shows authority; Guyus is shouting at Merlin, telling him that he shouldn't have used his magic in such a pathetic cast of emotions, showing that he is not only above in the hierarchy but also more like a fatherly figure to Merlin, this is confirmed when the Merlin finally answers him in a quiet tone, feeling weak. However, not before shouting at Guyus which suggests that he feels he should be as important as everyone else.
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