Psycho Image Analysis 1

This shot uses an expressionist low angle to suggest Norman’s power over Marion. It enforces to the audience that Norman is the character who will get his desires as he has the most power and he is mentally and physically stronger than Marion. A part of the mise-en-scene that connotes another characteristic of Norman’s is the stuffed owls. This bird is looking at Marion in this shot which is suggesting that she is prey for Norman. It is foreshadowing of the events which happen. Also Marion is referred to as a bird in the film by Norman (“You eat like a bird.”) which, in this shot, reflects that he is going to kill her. The right painting is a famous painting called

‘Rape of Lucretia’, this suggests the sexual attraction he has towards Marion and the lack of control he has over it. Behind the painting is the peep hole where he watches Marion shower, this suggests and further proves he can’t stop the desire he has over Marion sexually.