American Beauty (1999 film) his family in happier times, and dies having had an epiphany that infuses him with "wonder, joy, and soul-shaking gratitude"—he has finally seen the world as it is. According to Patti Bellantoni, colors are used symbolically throughout the film, none more so than red, which is an important thematic signature that drives the story and "[defines] Lester's arc". First seen in drab colors that reflect his passivity, Lester surrounds himself with red as he regains his individuality. The American Beauty rose is repeatedly used as symbol; when Lester fantasizes about Angela, she is usually naked and surrounded by rose petals.
Carolyn Hennesy Hennesy works at Disney World as an imagineer. Carolyn Hennesy Carolyn Lee Hennesy (born June 10, 1962) is an American soap opera actress, author, and animal advocate. She is known for her role as Diane Miller on the daytime television series "General Hospital", for which she earned a Daytime Emmy Award nomination. Hennesy's 2011 novel "The Secret Life of Damian Spinelli", featuring characters from "General Hospital", reached #16 on the "New York Times" Best Seller list. She is also known for her work promoting AZA zoos and aquariums, and accredited marine parks like SeaWorld. Hennesy was born on June 10,