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American Beauty Study Guide & Essays
American Beauty is a DreamWorks production that was shot in 1999 and released in the United States in 2000. It was the big-screen debut for director Sam Mendes, as well as for writer Alan Ball. The film was produced by Alan Ball, Bruce Cohen, Dan Jinks, and Stan Wlodkowski. It met with tremendous…
American Beauty study guide contains a biography of Sam Mendes, quiz questions, major themes, characters, and a full summary and analysis.
- Short Summary
- About American Beauty
- Character List
- Glossary of Terms
- Major Themes
- Summary and Analysis of Scene 1 ("The High Point of My Day") through Scene 4 ("The Gym")
- Summary and Analysis of Scene 5 ("Spectacular") through Scene 8 ("My Personal Hero")
- Summary and Analysis of Scene 9 ("I Love Root Beer") through Scene 12 ("I Want to Look Good Naked")
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what do they mean by content of the film
Lester is just going through a mid-life crisis isn't he? Is his transformation really just a rejection of the American dream, middle-class lifestyle? Or is his new life (and quick subsequent death) an sign that his drugged up, jobless lifestyle is actually a mistake? He may seem happier, but he ultimately ends up dead...
I think that the most hilarious line of the film is from the second dinner scene where Lester says; "Lose It? I didn't lose it. It's not like oops!, where'd my job go? I QUIT! Could someone pass the asparagus please?"
Is there anyone that agrees?
Is there anyone that agrees?


