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Citizen Kane follows the work of an investigative journalist seeking to discover the meaning of Charles Foster Kane’s dying word: ‘Rosebud’, and so is often presented as a mystery. However the film is also regarded by many as a thinly disguised narration of the life of media magnate Randolph Hearst. The film explores notions of power by focusing on the way in which one man gained and maintained economic, social and political power and influence through the expansion of his business empire.
The title Citizen Kane is ironic, as Charles Kane, being wealthy and powerful, is not a citizen of the nation in any ordinary sense. He often attempts to manipulate the attitudes and values of ordinary citizens through his newspapers.
The summary notes for Citizen Kane cover the following key aspects from the text in detail:
- Genre
- Structure
- Historical Issues
- Style
- Background Notes
- Summary
- Character Profiles
- Themes and Issues
- Sample Examination Questions
- Final Examination Tips
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