: Explain how the film is told entirely through Teddy’s eyes, making the audience complicit in his delusion.
: Discuss the revelation that Teddy is actually Andrew Laeddis , the hospital's "Patient 67," who killed his wife after she drowned their three children. subtitle Shutter Island
Truth, Trauma, and the Lighthouse: Analyzing Andrew Laeddis’s Journey : Explain how the film is told entirely
: Discuss the ending’s ambiguity. When Andrew asks, "Which would be worse—to live as a monster, or to die as a good man?" it suggests he has regained his sanity but chooses a lobotomy to finally find peace. V. Conclusion When Andrew asks, "Which would be worse—to live
represents the reality of the trauma (the drowning of the children) and is often associated with Teddy’s migraines and nausea.
: Reiterate how the film's "island" setting serves as a metaphor for Andrew’s isolation from reality.