At the beginning of the film, Benjamin seems to be worried about his future. The weight of expectation sits heavily on his shoulders as he struggles to come up with any real plan for his future. His empty response highlights the existential dread of a young man who knows he should have a plan - but doesn't.
Benjamin's parents make Benjamin try out his new scuba gear in the swimming pool, where he submerges underwater. Trapped beneath the surface, Benjamin is isolated from the noisy world above him, a silent reflection of his loneliness and uncertainty about the future that towers over him.
When Mrs. Robinson and Benjamin meet at the hotel, Mrs. Robinson asks Benjamin to get her a drink. He signals the waiter but due to his quietness and awkwardness, the waiter ignores him. Mrs. Robinson gets the attention of the waiter, and is able to get a drink. This visual example shows the power imbalance between them - he moves with uncertainty, while she moves with effortless control.
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Benjamin makes the decision to tell Elaine after Mrs. Robinson threatened Benjamin that she would tell Elaine about their affair if he didn't stay away from her. This visual example shows both the emotional disconnect and inevitable fallout between them in this moment.
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