The purpose of the guard’s dialogue is to show what the guards think about the trial. Their conversation reveals their perspective on the case, specifically their expectation that it will be short and that its outcome is almost predetermined.
The camera finds the GUARDS in a MEDIUM SHOT (MS). They have their breakfast in aluminum take-out trays that contain eggs, sausages, and potatoes. A Black female STENOGRAPHER pours coffee for herself and the GUARDS.
STENOGRAPHER
I hope this case lasts two weeks. I can sure use the money.
GUARD 1
Six days – maybe seven. It's a motion case. They go through the motions; then they lock them up.
—Monster,
Walter Dean Myers
What is the purpose of the guard’s dialogue?
to show what the guards think about the trial
to show what the guards are doing
to show variety in filming
to show what the guards look like
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