Manipulation of color

-Burnt yellow tint of surroundings and the faded clothing of the 3 runaways indicates to viewer of the era--> great depression

-People in robes come into scene in bright white clothing--> viewer knows they must have something to do with angels/god

Movement

- The robed people walking through the forest walk slowly, which can be seen as angelic or God-like.

- 3 men become surrounded by the robed people, so you know they will most likely be whisked away to be saved

- All the church-goers are moving in the same direction, so viewer knows the 3 runaways will most likely follow them in the direction they were going.

Shape

- Everett (George Clooney) has square features indicating his intelligence/ skeeming personality

- Pete is long and slender looking with a round head, so you know he's the thinker of the group

- Delmar has pointy features, he's short, and the look of his head/face is pointy, so you know he's the dumb one, easily swayed or talked into things.