Arthouse Movie Theatre

The arthouse movie theatre where Margot works plays an important role in the story because it is where Robert and Margot first meet. It provides the basis for some of the initial misunderstandings between Robert and Margot by convincing Robert that Margot has highbrow cinematic tastes and, in Margot’s opinion, leading to him feeling insulted when she suggests going to the Multiplex for their date.

Multiplex

The Multiplex movie theater is the setting where things first start to go wrong between Robert and Margot, when they watch a depressing movie and have an awkward, stilted conversation afterwards. If Margot was better at connecting with her own feelings and then communicating them to others, the Multiplex is where the story would end.

Robert’s Car

Robert’s car is a setting where the power dynamic between Robert and Margot frequently shifts. Being in Robert’s car...