Hitchcock themes and motifs

For an in-depth analysis of themes and motifs in Hitchcock's films, see:

• Hitchcock's Motifs (2006) by Michael Walker12389

Physical Objects

• cameras and photographs
• clocks and watches
• gloves
• guns
• handbags
• handcuffs and restraints
• jewellery and rings
• keys and locks
• knives, scissors and blades
• maps and globes
• mirrors
• money
• newspapers
• notes, letters and telegrams
• paintings and drawings
• signs
• telephones

Buildings and Architecture

• bathrooms
• beds & bedrooms
• stairs, steps and ladders

Colours

• green
• red
• yellow

The Human Body

• blood
• eyes
• feet
• female legs
• hair
• hands

Actions

• driving
• kissing
• pointing
• screaming

The Camera

• close-ups
• looking at the camera

Other Themes

• alcohol
• food and eating
• water