Corrigan states "Note which elements are repeated to emphasize a point or a perception" (22). Many elements such as angles, peeping holes, and fingers are portrayed in the film. They are particularly emphasized in the pageant. The pageant scene embodies a story within a story. It contains a great deal of imagery and foreshadowing .The Bluebeard performance emphasis the key concepts of female fatality and female strength in this film.
At the start of the performance the actors catch a glimpse of the audience by peeking through various holes in the curtains. There is a focus on the seemingly omniscient eyes behind the curtain looking out into the crowd. The peeping holes in the curtain have a semblance to the