AMERICA as portrayed in
American Beauty
How do you see America?
Superior America
Perfect image portrayed – yet can you guarantee true
happiness is apparent?
• We often associate success with money, the
wealth of something is judged by it’s looks.
Looking up to ‘superiority’-idealistic
American success
Perfect image represented
Lester caged in
Carolyn's’ world
Look closer…
Look closer for true beauty
• Ricky's camera sees the true beauty
Pressed suit clothing, matching gloves Black eye liner, nail polish,
and shoes, upper-class jewelry, dark clothing, lipstick and
beige/natural colours. jewelry.
Fake
Unrealistic