The still from the crime-drama 'Gotham' portrays the character, Edward Nygma's maniacal sigh of relief after succeeding in committing his first murder. The character is captured in a close-up shot, dominating the frame with his body, suggesting that he is exuding confidence as he accepts and embraces the new, insane path which comes after murder. The knife which he is staring at is stained in blood, as well as central of the frame. This may connote that the idea of blood-lust and violence are going to have roles within the character's future or may simply represent the importance of his act. The character's costume and hairstyle are rather 'out of place' which contrasts with his large glasses, which we commonly relate to intellectuals. The still distorts the perceptions most of the audience would have of intellectuals and provides them with a bleaker and more gruesome image of what one could be like.
This is a good first analysis, showing clear understanding of genre and denotation/connotation. You have included a range of relevant examples, supporting your analysis with mostly accurate technical detail. Well done. EBI: have a look again at the shot types - this is more of MCU, but you are right to talk about what the costume reveals which is why the MCU is usually used; I agree, he does not look like your typical comic-book anti-hero.
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