Mise-en-Scène Analysis: The Witch

I need a 300-word‐minimum close reading of Robert Eggers’ film “The Witch.” Because I have not settled on a specific scene yet, you’re free to pick whichever moment you feel offers the richest visual detail—opening, climax, closing, or anything in between—as long as it contains enough texture to showcase seven distinct facets of mise-en-scène.

Here is what the finished piece must contain:

1. A clear scene reference (time stamp or concise description).
2. Seven separate paragraphs (or a concise numbered list) in which each paragraph isolates one component—for example: props, lighting, costume, make-up, set design, framing, performance blocking, etc. Do not repeat the same category (e.g., seven different costumes).
3. After the seven observations, add a short argumentative paragraph that pulls those elements together, explaining how they collectively advance story and emotion within the chosen moment. Think along the lines of tension, dread, isolation, religious anxiety—whatever is organically supported by the visuals.
4. Overall length must exceed 300 words; going beyond that is fine.

Keep academic tone tight and insightful, cite any dialogue or production details you reference, and make sure every paragraph aligns back to the central point you develop in the closing argument. I’ll be running the piece through plagiarism detection, so original analysis is essential.

Deliver the work as a single Word doc or Google Doc link—no PDF needed.