Alfred Hitchcock defies the ordinary

Alfred Hitchcock creates each story with a unique style. He challenges the norms of society, this is evident in the ethics of his films. In the movie “Rear Window,” the main character throughout the entire movie is shown spying on his neighbours through his window, this act violates each individual’s privacy. However, because the main character, L.B Jeffries, figured out a murder, Hitchcock was able present to his viewers that violating the privacy was acceptable.  Therefore, it can be assumed that Hitchcock is stating that based on the reason for carrying out actions that challenges one’s ethics it should not be considered as unethical.

The viewers may question the psychological state of the characters, in “Rear Window,” “Vertigo” and “Psycho,” it is evident that there are characters who can be considered as psychologically unstable. Their actions are contrary to that of societal norms. Hitchcock is one who is constantly showing the idea of break the societal norm or maybe he is showing that there is no such thing as being normal. Based on what is taking place during the time of the production of his films, Hitchcock will incorporate that into his work. By doing this he gives the audience an understanding of why the characters may behave a particular way or even the choice of settings.

One of the most well-known things for Hitchcock’s films are his use of technology and the science behind it all. He uses the camera to create magic. Based on the position of the camera he is able to tell the audience exactly what he wants them to know without having to have the characters say it. This is evident in “Rear Window” when he zoomed to the thermometer on the wall and also the sweat on the character’s face which shows that the place is hot. Another film that this is evident in his “Vertigo” when he zooms to the lady’s hair and then on the portrait which had the same hairstyle; this shows the audience that there is a connection between both individuals.

Hitchcock is not an average film maker, he defies the norms and that is why his films are so intense and captivating.