... glamour. An example of an iconic signifier would be the movie posters that can found throughout the film. They act as a constant reminder of where it is set and what the preoccupation of the suburb is. Symbolic signifiers are the most frequent and are cleverly used to illustrate and reinforce information about the plot and the characters. A pair of glasses can connote intelligence, a responsible individual and is also a symbol of weakness and an object of mockery. As Ed Exley wears spectacles the audience expects him to embody these traits. Dudley Smith discourages him from wearing them as he does not consider them to be symbolic of a policeman. The colour red connotes sex, seduction and romance as well as being symbolic of 1950s fashion when used in lipstick. Therefore, Lynn Bracken's choice in cosmetics can reveal much more to the audience than just what she looks ...

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