In one of the scenes, Glatzer and Westmoreland use a close up shot to present the main character Alice Howland to the viewers using her linguistic skill to widen her audience outlook on language. She says: "Most children speak and understand their mother tongue before the age of four, without lessons, homework, or much in the way feedback." This quote makes people think and actually makes them wonder how that is possible. They present her in a beige blouse to symbolize trust, loyalty, wisdom, and confidence. The orange background adds a touch of happiness, illuminating the image to soften the sophisticating mood, she sets with her powerful knowledge on the "essence of communication" she presents at the University of California, Los Angeles.
