With an all-male lead cast, themes of heroism, pride, military radition, hierarchy, and power are masterfully interwoven into a plot that is ambiguous enough to allow for various viewpoints and perspectives.However, Sebastian never spoke nor was he fully seen in the film, although he was viewed wearing a full-white suit in the hot summer sun when attacked in the film""s conclusion.He chides his wife about often losing things: "You might lose it.You know, you are inclined o lose things, Paula," and drops it in her handbag "for safe keeping." He makes a great show of placing it inside, and teasing her: "Now, you""ll remember where it is," although he cleverly palms the brooch.[As a conjurer, she literally holds his image and his actions in the palm of her hand as she begins to manipulate, connive, and control him.