The primary role of the cinematographer is creating the look of the film.
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For question 2, yes it does look correctly proportioned.
For question 1, I am not completely sure on, but it does look like it could be representing strength/power.
Many times in classic literature the heros were from lower class or higher class. there was no inbetween. in modern a hero can be any gender, race, or ethnicity. I hope this helps!