: Introduce Martin Scorsese’s 2010 psychological thriller as a masterclass in unreliable narration.
: Shutter Island uses atmosphere, deliberate continuity errors, and powerful symbolism to mirror the protagonist's descent into a reality he created to escape his own unbearable trauma. II. Narrative Technique: The Unreliable Narrator subtitle Shutter Island
: Reiterate how the film's "island" setting serves as a metaphor for Andrew’s isolation from reality. Narrative Technique: The Unreliable Narrator : Reiterate how
: Explore how Andrew’s experience as a soldier at Dachau and the loss of his family created a level of guilt so profound that his mind shattered to protect itself. : Discuss the ending’s ambiguity
represents Andrew's hallucinations and the false memories of his wife, Dolores, who he imagines died in a fire.
: Discuss the ending’s ambiguity. When Andrew asks, "Which would be worse—to live as a monster, or to die as a good man?" it suggests he has regained his sanity but chooses a lobotomy to finally find peace. V. Conclusion
: Explain how the film is told entirely through Teddy’s eyes, making the audience complicit in his delusion.