This scene represents Propp’s character archetypes as it portrays two black males who are both very strong characters within the film, with Kenneth being conveyed as more dominant figure, thus both are easily identifiable regarding who fits the certain character conventions of horror (Kenneth as the male hero). Kenneth’s power is denoted by the expressionist angle used which places him closer to the camera and Andre is further in the background, making him appear seemingly smaller than Kenneth, thus suggesting his potential lack of importance in comparison. The use of low key lighting conveys a sense of uneasiness which relates to the topic being discussed by the characters. Here, Andre is wearing a black t-shirt, portraying a darker past - which we know to have criminal activity involved, particularly stealing. Kenneth on the other hand is wearing white which signifies the good in him and reflects the positivity of his career as a policeman. In this scene, he also represents the notion of kindness by talking to Andre regarding personal matters, almost as if he had adopted a father-like figure.
Earlier on, Kenneth had initial thoughts of abandoning the group to find his brother, however he changed his mind and decided to stay - in the rest of the film, he tries to protect the other survivors, combining his knowledge and good-nature which makes him a central character.
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