ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -However, the birds’ symbolism changes once they begin to attack Bodega Bay. Hitchcock stated in an interview that the birds in the film rise up against the humans to punish them for taking nature for granted.

Detailed explanation-2: -In order to entice birds to fly directly toward the camera, meat was attached right next to camera lenses during certain scenes. 5. To ensure the birds’ safety during filming, officials from the ASPCA were on set. They built an aviary to help treat injured birds.

Detailed explanation-3: -Daphne du Maurier has chosen birds as the enemy, probably inspired by the recent WW2. The bird attacks do have an obvious resemblance to the air raids during the war. But it might as well have been a different animal or a different threat. or even a contagious virus, by sheltering in our homes or going underground.

Detailed explanation-4: -Nat hears a bird insistently tapping on his bedroom window, and when he opens it half a dozen birds fly at his face and try to peck his eyes. Hearing his children screaming, he rushes into their room to find that they are being set upon by many more. Using a blanket as a weapon, he kills as many birds as he can.