The Royal Tenenbaums - Margot

In todays lesson we looked at cultural and semantic codes in more detail and applied these to The Royal Tenenbaums (2001)

I wrote a short analysis on the character Margot, she is the adopted daughter of Royal Tenenbaum which segregates her from her siblings Richie and Chas.
We are initially introduced to the character through her bedroom door which has 8 locks and numerous 'Do Not Enter' signs, this highlights her introverted and private nature. Costume is key in the way Margot is represented, she wears elegant clothing such as her fur coat which portrays her as having high social status, even though she is a child.
Throughout the opening, the characters facial expresssion is blank and sullen, her blonde hair also makes her physically stand out as being different from the rest of her family. There is an element of mystery to the character, as the audience are informed of her losing a finger on her trip, but not given an explanation. At the end of the opening sequence, we are lead to believe that the leading female character will become a writer.