In the scene when Virginia is on the beach in The Snake Pit,the crossing of internal and external diegetic sound borders accomplishes what narrative goal?
A)It gives the viewer a better sense of the spatial dimensions of the mise-en-scene.
B)It gives the viewer access to the larger political context of the story.
C)It confuses the viewer in order to then reveal Virginia's mental state.
D)It provides the viewer with an intimate understanding of the protagonist's sexuality.

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The crossing of internal and external diegetic sound borders in this scene serves to confuse the viewer, reflecting Virginia's own mental state and disorientation. By mixing Virginia's internal thoughts and memories with the external sounds of the beach, the audience gains insight into Virginia's deteriorating mental health.

In the Scene When Virginia Is on the Beach in the Snake