"Rosebud"

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The film "Citizen Kane" by Orson Welles, creates its deep inner meaning by displaying its characters in numerous interrogations and situations from the past. Not only are we presented with an excellent use of lighting, cuts, and angles, but also a great use of the technique of time distortion. This paper looks at how the word "rosebud" is interwoven throughout several scenes by describing the scene and the meaning behind the word. The paper includes many quotes from scenes in the movie.

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"Rosebud is used to show how Kane had an unsatisfying childhood that lead to an adult life filled with sadness due to his inability to love or be loved. The film uses this symbol to pronounce that wealth and power cannot create everything we need to get by. Kane is never loved, nor can he show love. He never learns these key elements of life because he is always given material items to purchase his happiness."

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