In the film, American Beauty directed by Sam Mendes, two sequences that were of significance were the opening and closing sequences. The opening sequence is important as it foreshadows how the main characters will develop throughout the film. In the closing sequence, the full development of characters is seen and is highlighted through important events.
In the opening sequence the main characters foreshadow how they will develop throughout the film. One way where this foreshadowing is seen is when the main character Ricky asks Jane if she wants her father (Lester) dead, "Do you want me to…
