Themes Quotes - Rear Window

What does 'voyeurism' mean?

• Watching others when there is an expectation of privacy

• Watching others for enjoyment

• Watching others for an extended period of time

• All of the above

"Men are you over 40?" Quote about:

• Voyeurism

• Domestic Expectations

• The Patriarchy

• Feminism

"I'm not much on rear window ethics." Said by:

"How's your wife?" demonstrates:

• The inappropriate nature of the Male Gaze

• The approval of lechery

• Jeff's general hate for women

• The general objectification of women as justified

"The music stopped her" Talking about:

• Ms Torso

• Mr Thorwald

• Lisa

• Ms Lonelyhearts

"Is this the same Lisa Fremont that never wears the same dress twice…only because it’s expected of her" - How does Hitchcock present the social standards for women? (2 answers)

• Limiting

• Free

• Changing for the worse

• Changing for the better

"People should be born, live and die on the same spot" Theme:

• Gender Roles

• Community

• Confinement

• Voyeurism

"Wham, like a couple of taxis on Broadway" What view on marriage does Hitchcock support?

• Only if the individual desires

• A necessity and key component to self-worth

• No compromise required, should be very easy

• A part of modern existence and should drive ALL decisions

Which character could be best described to 'challenge the patriarchy while living a successful, traditional lifestyle'?

"Love thy neighbour" - Does Jeff actually care about his neighbours?

• Yes - but as a spectator not a carer

• Yes - as a carer

• No - he couldn't care if they 'live or dies'

• No - he cares too much about himself