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**Alfonso Casal** · 21st May 2002, 06:31 PM

Here's something I've always wondered about, "Wicker-wise:"

Nothing is ever done on a film with out a reason for it's being there. Even if the reason is "We couldn't afford anything else." OK, that being said, why does Lord Summerisle wear sneakers throughout the film (except for the scene with Miss Rose when he's in Sctos garb)?

I think the sneakers are meant to symbolize something. In the novel, Shaffer and Hardy make constant reference to them. In fact, there's a scene early on in the novel where we recognize Summerisle, long before his "official" appearance, by the sneakers a 'mysterious character' is wearing.

So, what's up with the sneakers? Any ideas?

21st May 2002, 06:31 PM	#4 (permalink)
Alfonso Casal Ultimate Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Chicago, USA Age: 44 Posts: 1,821 Rep Power: 0	Here's something I've always wondered about, "Wicker-wise:" Nothing is ever done on a film with out a reason for it's being there. Even if the reason is "We couldn't afford anything else." OK, that being said, why does Lord Summerisle wear sneakers throughout the film (except for the scene with Miss Rose when he's in Sctos garb)? I think the sneakers are meant to symbolize something. In the novel, Shaffer and Hardy make constant reference to them. In fact, there's a scene early on in the novel where we recognize Summerisle, long before his "official" appearance, by the sneakers a 'mysterious character' is wearing. So, what's up with the sneakers? Any ideas? __________________ "He's got the power and you're so weak; and your frustration will not let you speak. La-la, la-la, la, la." *-- After the Fire, Der Kommissar.*