Micro-elements...
(Denotation and Connotation)
The denotation of the lighting in the opening sequences is dim, gloomy, and with a gray hue. The connotations of this could be the dark atmosphere within the house when the man had died, death is a very dark subject and the lighting within the house represents this.
One denotation of the mise-en-scene of Brad Pitt's character's clothing and the way he just throws them on with his tie already done up connotates his laid back, 'couldn't care less' attitude. In contrast, Morgan Freeman's layout of his clothing and possessions is very ordered, conotating his structured and organised approach to his job.
(Written Language)
In the first murder scene 'Gluttony' is clearly written on the wall as past of the mise-en-scene. this serves to give both the characters and the audience a clue into the nature and the reason for the crime.
In the credit scene there is substantial use of written language in the form of written notes and newspaper clippings. These create the effect of both mystery and gives an insight into the mental instability of the murderer.
(Non-Verbal Language)
Morgan Freeman's character is seen laying in his bed all alone in the first scene. No dialogue is spoken yet his characters loneliness and his direction in life seems almost absent. This can be supported by his obsession over being organised, he may put all of his life into his job.
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