Camera:
The camera privilages Merlin due to the amount of screen time he is given. This is furthered through the types of camera movement used; for example, the use of shot reverse shot with his fight with Arthur which additionally uses eyeline match. this shows equal status within the shot, eventhough within the diegesis Merlin is clearly of a lower status. This status is emphasised by the use of a long shot at the begining of the extract; Merlin is made to look very small within the shot which highlights his inferior status within the castle.
The women is introduced to the scene through the use of a long shot, followed by a pause which donotes that she is of significance and high status. The scene then cuts to Merlin who is flustered and in a rush due to the sound of an approaching character.
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