ANALYSING OPENING TITLES - Pride & Prejudice

Pride and Prejudice (2005) - Joe Wright

• The opening slightly introduces the female character of Lizzie Bennet, letting the audience know she is the main protagonist. The fact she is reading shows she's intellectual and educated. 
• Initially the opening begins with bird song which plays before the title sequence and then as the rural setting is introduced there is emphasis on the calm, tranquil setting. It then changes as the sun comes up, the music ties in to the setting and interestingly the first piano note plays as the sun rises. The music ties in with the setting through non-diegetic piano.
• As Lizzie walks, a long tracking shot is used which introduces the audience to the Bennet house by splitting away from her and moves through the house, its as if you as individuals in the audience are walking around their house. These elongated tracking shots are iconic in Wright's films. 
• The large house indicates that they are wealthy and of slight economic importance.  The maids are shown, and even though she is dressed modestly, the audience is not confused with her class. 
• The mess on the table is predominantly female, being bonnets and dresses which gives the audience an insight into the characters.