In Silence of the Lambs, Hannibal is confined to a high security cell. He has very little freedom, so he takes control of the small world that Chilton has created for him. Chilton has given Hannibal somewhat cleaner accommodations in his cell.While he has only been given meager furnishings, Hannibal has still managed to have the walls decorated with art that he drew. However, this art is inspired by the outside world, so the world still influences him. Not only is Chilton an artist in this instance, but Hannibal is, too. He has created a world within the world. Perhaps this is somewhat an act of defiance. Instead of just taking what is given to him, Hannibal makes this world a home. Despite this, he still cannot have the world that he wants; a cell with a window to the outside.
Great example, Sean! I also like the image. Here's a suggestion: can you talk about some of the types of "world creating" Hannibal is doing? What details in the art stand out to you?
ReplyDeleteGreat connection to Hannibal, Sean. This is a great example of created worlds in Silence of the Lambs, as Hannibal really has created his own world in a pretty awful situation. He lightened the mood of his cell by hanging up his drawings, and contrasted the dismal walls that laid around him.
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