The Witch (2015) Dialogue Interpretation

After watching The Witch (2015), first identify what you see as the core themes in the film and briefly explain. Then select one of the scenes from the film and interpret the subtext of the dialogue in that scene. Make sure you clearly identify the scene you have decided to work with, then explain what you think the different layers of meaning are in the lines and their delivery. Consider how the dialogue reveals the inner feelings, motivations, ideas or mood of the characters in the scene without saying it directly, or how the subtext of the scene’s dialogue can be applied to an understanding of the larger themes in the film.