Comparative Analysis In Kill Bill In Both Burial Scenes

Both burial scenes in kill bill are very symbolic and a lot of analysis can be gathered from them. Firstly the sound of both scenes. The first scene when she is being buried alive has a lot of amplified sounds for example the diegetic noise of the nails being hammered down represented the harsh cynical nature of these men and they want to be harsh on the women for revenge and therefore makes the noise synchronous. In contrast in the start of the escape scene the sound is very calm and non diegetic with the crickets in the background and the heart beat noise, these non diegetic noises insinuate that not only has she calmed downed and she's alive but there's hope as she's no panicking which makes the audience feel like she will make it. Further on in the burial scene there's a non diegetic mariachi Mexican music and this connotes the fact that everything is happening so rapid and the non diegetic heart beat aswell with the music represents she is panicking and worried. On the other hand in the escape scene there's also non diegetic mariachi music but the sound increases in tempo and used for a separate purpose in this scene it is to represent the hope and as there's no non diegetic heart beat noise it makes us feel like she's calmed down and has hope in herself which makes us feel that she will escape. Additionally, as the synchronous nails go in to the coffin the diegetic noise of the light and the engine thawing leaving the place signifies again the loss of believe and again there's silence as she's isolated and therefore turns the torch off as she's has nothing left. Comparatively the escape scene ends with her escaping and the diegetic sound of her breaking the coffin represents she's getting out from down there and as she escapes the diegetic sound of her breathing quick and deep symbolises how long she's been under there and as her hand comes up from underground the non diegetic mariachi music stops as she's completed her talk. The sounds are greatly contrasted in both scenes to orchestrate her different mind states at each point 

Furthermore, the camera angles of both kill bill scenes also insinuate a huge a meaning to her thoughts and feelings. First of all in her burial scene she is viewed in a low angle shot not only is this too show that she has absolutely no authority over this man who has her in the coffin but also too show her vulnerability and the inevitability of death. Whereas the escaping scene starts with a re-establishing shot firstly reminding us that she's in the coffin and secondly to show us her surroundings and that she's with dead people which is ironic as she should be dead but she isn't. Moreover, we see the women in the coffin been shot with an extreme close up this connotes her fear and terror of this man and also shows her sweat which again suggests she's nervous to see what will happen to her. In contrast when we first see the coffin again in the second scene we see it in wide shot this could foreshadow her freeness, as now the coffin looks bigger and spacious. Also she's seen in a low angle shot this again signifies that now she has power and strength whatever challenge she faces. Lastly, when buried alive the camera seems to show a close up of the nails this could demonstrate the power of this nail and how it could of just ruined a women's life which makes us feel that she's endangered and question will she make it out alive. Contrastingly, the camera only focuses on her and in the coffin the camera pans across in the coffin as she tries to escape insinuating her hero self thinking of a way to get out and this is amplified by the non diegetic music. Thus camera angles can really demonstrate a huge amount on her feelings. 

In addition, mise en scene of both scenes also suggest a lot about what the women goes through and makes us tangible to her journey. In the burial scene we see the women is full of blood and mud this orchestrates that she's been beaten up and almost looks likes she's been bullied this could show that she's already ran into trouble and doesn't look as innocent as she is. Whereas in the second scene she is firstly seen as dirty symbolising she's had a hard time but as she starts working her way out she becomes clean, extremely blonde and a glow about herself and therefore suggests she will escape. Further on, as the nails are nailed on the light in the coffin fades away and is in pitch black and the scene turns black and white all of these connotes the lack of hope especially the black and white nature of the scene also as the nails go in the torch is turned off and really signifies the loss of the dream of getting out. In great contrast we straight away see in the lightness in coffin is brighter and suggests an optimistic future. Additionally, there's a golden glow about the coffin and it feels more angelic in there whereas it was dark before and keeps the belief in store. In the end of the burial first scene we see her turn on her torch this shows the mud and sweat on her face which insinuates her panic and nerves. Comparatively, she is in no panic in the ending of the escape scene especially when she gets out where she fist pumps as she is liberated this shows power and connotes that she is ready and prepared for murder. Mise en scene is purposely used to make the audience tangible to how she feels for example through the flood on the coffin as she punches it this tells the audience how determined she is. 

Finally, editing in kill bill is also used effectively but not so much in the opening scenes. First of all, in the burial scene there is cross cutting from the coffin to the two men having a conversation and laughing this is to emphasise how scared she is as the juxtaposition of her nerves and there laughing really symbolises how terrified she really is. In comparison, the escape scene uses editing but in the face of pace, the pace in this scene picks up with more cuts which matches the sound and therefore the pace is synchronous with the sound and is used to show how her hope is increasing and her escape is coming quicker. Editing is used very well in scenes, as it is hard not to realise it being used and therefore difficult to analyse it within a film.