Question

In Rear Window, how does Hitchcock use sound outside the window?A) It peaks Jeff's (and the camera's) curiosity and causes him to look.B) It plays ironically against what is going on inside Jeff's apartmentC) It is merely there for moodD) It creates the fantasy of a character whom we never see but always hear.E) It annoys Jeff, forcing him to shut his windows and put on music.

Answer 1

Answer: A. It peaks Jeff's (and the camera's) curiosity and causes him to look

Explanation:

In Rear Window, Hitchcock made use of diegetic sound which were from the courtyard space and the narrative time. Also, at the beginning of the film, there was scored soundtrack.

In Rear Window, Hitchcock use sound outside the window as it peaks Jeff's (and the camera's) curiosity and causes him to look. Therefore, the correct option is A.