"Cabinet of Dr. Caligari"

     The scene: Dr. Caligari is on stage telling his audience that he will awaken the somnambulist Cesare who is completely under his control. Within seconds Dr. Caligari, orders Cesare to awaken, at which point there is a close-up on Cesare's face. A halo of light engulfs the moment in which Cesare rouses from his slumber. Cesare's facial expression is of fear and shock. He takes a few small steps, guided by Dr. Caligari's cane, and eventually stops at the edge of the stage. At which point Alan ask Cesare how long will he live, Cesare replies: "The time is short. You die at dawn"
     I chose this scene because it exemplifies Karl Marx's philosophy on the Dialectic class struggle, between the bourgeoisie and the proletariat.  For example, Dr. Caligari's personifies the bourgeoisie class with his top hat, dark cloak and cane. All symbols of a wealthy and ruling class. On the other hand there is Cesare, a subjugated individual living in an enclosed coffin like cabinet. Cesare represents the proletariat class, always subordinates to the ruling class, and living in poverty like conditions.  
    Another important concept that is manifested in this scene is that of Vesica Pisces. The synthesis between two opposing forces: Dr. Caligari and Cesare. The result of this synthesis is a foreboding of a tragedy. In other words the constant struggle between both classes would result in a tragic event leading to the death of one of them, if not both.