By telling the audience what will happen (e.g., "Misfortunes and Disasters"), Kubrick shifts the focus from what happens to how it happens, emphasizing a sense of inevitable destiny.

The film concludes with a poignant final title card (often referred to as the epilogue subtitle):

The 1975 film , directed by Stanley Kubrick, is famously divided into two acts, each introduced by a lengthy and descriptive subtitle that outlines the protagonist's journey and eventual downfall. Part I Subtitle