: Shutter Island uses atmosphere, deliberate continuity errors, and powerful symbolism to mirror the protagonist's descent into a reality he created to escape his own unbearable trauma. II. Narrative Technique: The Unreliable Narrator
: Explore how Andrew’s experience as a soldier at Dachau and the loss of his family created a level of guilt so profound that his mind shattered to protect itself. subtitle Shutter Island
: Analyze the lighthouse as a shifting symbol. Initially, Teddy sees it as a place of horrific experiments; ultimately, it becomes the site of "enlightenment" where he must face the truth. IV. Psychological Themes : Shutter Island uses atmosphere