The film is often interpreted as a man's attempt to rewrite his own history. After murdering his wife, Fred "subtitles" his reality with a fantasy where he is a younger man (Pete) to escape his guilt.
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David Lynch uses sound as a narrative device that "subtitles" the emotional state of the characters. The film is often interpreted as a man's