Shutter island, as the title explains is set on an island; this sets the theme of isolation through out the film. The Use of the word Shutter within the title is also important, as it shows as one people are on the island they wont be let off, much like looking through shutters or blinds, as you can see past them but you are restricted by them.
The set up shows that the County Marshals are out of place and feel un-comfortable by the characters feeling ill on the ferry over, by sea sickness(which the island is obviously surrounded by). This shows that what is imprisoning them is also making them ill. When the Marshals have their guns taken off them, they are particularly weary, as they are loosing the connotations of guns, that of power, dominance and control.
Teddy Daniel and Chuck Aule's relationship is shown via the transport of Mise-en-Scene and framing. The Marshals dress code is very similar showing at this moment in time they are close, even though they have just met. their clothes separate them from everyone else, such as the workers and patients on the island. Chuck is pictured on the left of teddy at all times, foreshadowing us finding out that he is the character in control, as Teddy is in fact a patient.
The colours used within them film are of a grey hint due to the film stock. This shows the island lacks life and happiness. The use of barriers, lines and wires re-enforce the feeling of entrapment, not only within the island, but within Teddy's false world.
Teddy is hostile to the guards from the start, that seems to come from an ingrained hate. This shows that Teddy is in fact a patient from first arriving on the island, and is supported by the abundance of guards when Teddy first arrives from the ferry.
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