As the film opens, Simon and Garfunkle?s ?The Sound of Silence? is heard as Benjamin departs the airport. This song is refrained several times throughout the movie. It seems that when Ben is alone and reflecting, this song establishes a sort of clarity within him. He is still very much confused at these points, but at least he has a momentary clear mind. The song itself is rather somber and cryptic, as Ben is at a puzzling and arduous time in his life. The next sound heard immediately after the ?sound of silence? theme is the bubbling and splashing of Ben?s fish tank. Ben is positioned in front of the tank, and it seems that Ben is entrapped within the tank. The same aquatic noises are heard as Ben samples his new scuba gear. Ben is immersed in his surroundings, just as the fish are.

During Mrs. Robinson?s seduction of Ben, she play

s a saucy Latin song on the radio. This action shows that she is very much in control of the situation and of the mood in the room. The song choice is obvious to depict the sultry disposition of Mrs. Robinson. Later on, when a topless Mrs. Robinson corners Ben, they?re speech runs together as a twisting philharmonic sound blurs even further. In this very awkward moment, all logical sound is blurred. It perfectly matches the look on Ben?s face.

When the tables are turned, and Ben is in the driver?s seat, the audio track sounds completely different. Ben is overwhelmingly nervous as he scampers around the hotel lobby. His dialogue is jumpy, and also, curious noises arise from his throat as he paces around the room. He eventually resorts to banging his head against the wall. It is apparent that this was adlibbed, because the walls make a hollow, metallic sound when met by Benjamin?s head. What follows is the progression of Benjamin and Mrs. Robinson?s affair. The whole time, ?The Sound of Silence? and ?April, Come She Will? are played and no dialogue is heard. The absence of dialogue suggests that Ben and Mrs. Robinson?s romance is at a strictly physical level. Both songs are rather passive, which tells us that the affair is one-dimensional, or even boring. But the songs also have dark undertones, which flags Benjamin?s acceptance of danger. When Ben and Mrs. Robinson actually start talking, things take a turn for the worse. Elaine is broug

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