No.90

Jack admits defeat inside of The Hedge Maze, despite having the very tool that could have  freed him, he did not have the mind to use the tool. 

American History/Culture:

Jack’s inability to use the axe to get him out of the maze; a comment on how strength isn’t always in the physical/ domineering sense. 



Domestic abuse:

Jack’s inability to use the axe to get him out of the maze; a comment on how strength isn’t always in the physical/ domineering sense. 



The Maze:


Kubrick as Unreliable Narrator:

Jack covered in snow is foreshadowing the sheets over the couches in A91:i2136



Ghost Story:

Jack succumbed to the pressures of the ghosts and failed. 



Cabin Fever:

Jack succumbed to the pressures of his mind/ego and failed. 

Scene Reflection:

No.91

Jack covered in snow is foreshadowing the sheets over the couches in A91:i2136



No.33

Fire compared to the snow & ice

The Hedge Maze

Jack

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