B3: How do your chosen texts attract their audiences?

   In the episode of Lost we are studying, the use of enigma codes are prominent. For example, the scene where the little boy finds the handcuffs, the enigma code is built through the use of non-diagetic sounds. Very low droning sounds buildings tension and signifies the cue of a disequlibrium. The structure of this scene is very specific to get this response from the audience. They have purposefully used the small innocent child to find he handcuffs, as this is a clear juxtaposition. This makes the audience worried for the innocents childs safety, which then draws the audience into the scene as this could be an aspect of the uses and gratifications theory; i.e. personal identity, if the audience is a parent, they will be able to relate to this situation, as every parent wants to protect their child from angers in the world, and the harsh realities of the world. Another deliberate  convention that ads to the suspense of this scene is the location. Woods have always been used in horror or mystery films as they do have an ere of mystery as they are remote places, and a place where children should always be supervised, especially in remote, dangers places. This draws in the audience and builds the enigma 'whos are the handcuffs?' and 'Where is the little boys parent/guardian?'. The audience respond by wanting to find out the answer to these enigmas.