There is an emphasis on darkness and shadow during this particular scene in Blue Velvet. The scene begins almost literally in darkness, until a door opens and dim light filters downward as Jeffrey creeps down the stairs. It is as if this signifies Jeffrey's entry into a perilous journey. As he is speaking on the stairs, shadow continues to fall over his profile while the living room is encased in light, as if to represent the contrast between the comfortable suburban life and the inexplicable mystery that Jeffrey is about to pursue. The camera then moves toward the television, which shows a man creeping up the stairs, parelleling the previous sequence. When Jeffrey meets Sandy for the first time, she appears to be coming toward him out of the darkness. His association with Sandy plays an integral part in his involvement with the mystery, although Sandy's pink dress is notable because it alludes to her goodness and purity. As we view Dorothy Vallen's apartment for the first time, the sinister music swells as the camera pans upward, and again as we view the street where she lives. The almost blinding light from the next scene proves to be a stark contrast to the scene we have just viewed.
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