Communication is more than just wordsWhen one sense is diminished, another is amplified, but can it really be compensated? In some cases yes, however, when it comes to the ability to communicate, there are two senses that, when absent, hinder the communication process: sight and touch. Communication is more than just words. In an effort to explore this idea in more depth, we will examine the film “Witness.” The film, starring Harrison Ford and Kelly McGillis, is set in New England. After losing her husband, Rachel Lapp (McGillis) and her son Samuel travel by train to Baltimore, Maryland, to celebrate the birth of Samuel's cousin. When Samuel goes to the bathroom during a delay in Philadelphia, he witnesses the murder of a narcotics agent. During the investigation, Detective John Book (Ford) discovers that the murderers are two fellow police officers in conspiracy with the police chief. In an effort to protect Samuel Lapp, John finds himself living in the Amish community with Rachel, Samuel and Eli Lapp, Rachel's stepfather. When two worlds like an Amish community and a 20th century metropolis collide, they result in textbooks. examples of different aspects of communication. During the first half of the film, when Rachel and Samuel enter this unfamiliar society, their reactions are reflected in society's reactions to them. When Rachel and Samuels board the train, we see Eli Lapp and his family friend, Daniel; express their displeasure with Rachel's decision to venture into a world filled with "evil". While Eli's expressions are concerned and caring, we notice, as Daniel gives Samuel a small wooden toy, his face filled with a different pattern as he smiles flirtatiously at Rachel. Next, let's discuss Rachel's insinuations towards the foreign society. When we see Rachel on Eli's farm, she appears to be a very devoted Amish woman. This implication remains unchanged, as seen at the Philadelphia train station. She is very introverted, as she sits alone on a bench, sewing. She is stiff and apathetic towards the world that revolves around her and, making no attempt to commune with it, only speaks German to Samuel in public, managing to isolate herself. She shows great lethargy in the face of any problem that exists outside her "kingdom". She demonstrates this several times when, while someone is talking to her, she looks out the window, not making eye contact and sending a loud and clear message that she does not want to hear what they are saying..