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Opening sequence and Kane’s death An eerie怪诞的, 可怕的, almost sinister(险恶的)opening image sets the tone for much of the film. It is visually “gothic” in style; dark and disturbing. The camera focuses at the oblique (倾斜的)angle on a “NO Trespassing” sign that hangs on the fence, slowly panning up the chain-link mesh gate. This dissolves and changes into iron flowers surmounted (顶上覆盖着) by an imposing wrought（金属锻造的）iron “K”. This initial is recurring (重现) motif (主题) within the film, appearing amongst other things as a decorative logo on watch chains, tie pins, shirt collars and ice sculptures. A ca