Ford breaking the Western conventions, categorized sound into diegetic and non-diegetic sound. He use neutral shot, a perspective from directly on axis line, continuity of screen direction maintained by the intense level of story action. Two characters who can't occupy roles within civilized society, prostitute, alcoholic doctor. Note doorway shot.
Now l have come to the crossroads in my life. I always knew what the right path was. Without exception, I knew, but l never took it. You know why? lt was too damn hard.