Investigate symbolism within Green Book and explore the ways it enhances themes and emotions. Meg Henry College

Symbolism is significant within every film, it is used to enhance emotion and tone. Farrelly uses symbolism in many ways within Green Book, both subtly and prominently. Everything from the film title, to the furniture and the food consumed act as devices to provide context, character background and emotion. Don and Tony's character journey is also evidently represented with each different symbol.

As the title of the film and perhaps the most notable symbol within the film, the Green Book serves an abundance of purposes. Not only does it interlock the title into the film but it also highlights the challenges both Tony and Don will face when traveling. The Green Book is a guide for traveling with someone who is not white. This serves to shock the viewer and enhance how much segregation will affect the film.

A defining moment within the film where we see the clear divide in racial views is highlighted when Don is expected to use the Outhouse rather than the normal toilet. This demonstrates the lack of respect he faces while traveling in the deep south and serves to shock the viewer. The Outhouse acts as a symbol of Don being on the outside, these people respect him enough for him to play his music for their guests but not enough...