Duo Close Reading "Nighthawks"

4 Elements
Perspective
Color
Movement
Setting

Specific Observations
Perspective- from the outside looking in, on the corner of the quiet street where life continues on the inside of the cafe
Color- Outside the cafe is painted dark and dull, no vibrant colors on the street, the inside is bright and its light shines over onto the sidewalk, vibrant colors inside pull the focus to the customers and the employee inside the bar.
Movement- there is little to no movement outside on the streets, all signs of life are inside, the people inside do not express movement either, they are still and calm
Setting- a lonely cafe, a slow night, late at night when no people wander the streets, a city corner, there is no life outside, the streets and even the interior of the cafe are crisp and clean-there's no clutter or props in the street background

The clean background, perspective of an outsider looking in from afar, lack of movement, and the increase in vibrant color radiating from the bar, draw the focus to the people inside and emphasize the tired, quiet, and dreary mood which allows the mind to ponder the unique stories of the four individual lives in the restaurant.