Stars and Representations

Leonardo Dicaprio is a movie star and film director. His image is shaped through how he's aged and through the roles that he plays.

This image is from The Wolf of Wall Street where Leonardo is playing a man named Jordan Belfort who has a wealthy rise to fame when he becomes a stock broker. It is set in New York and there is a lot of crime and corruption. Leonardo Dicaprio's body language and costume suggests that he is wealthy and it suits the conventions in which he is meant to have. He is in the setting of an office which depicts his success and his large gestures demonstrate that he is open minded and confident.

This image is from The Great Gatsby where Leonardo Dicaprio is an extremely successful and wealthy he also hosts many parties yet no one can quite solve the mystery of who he is. The film is set in the raging 1920's where drinking was illegal this shows that Gatsby is manipulative and rich. The background and Leonardo's face in this picture shows that Gatsby is mysterious as he looks extremely smug. This is typical because it show's that he is the antagonist of the film.

This image is from the beach. Leonardo fits the conventions of this scene because it is clear that something dangerous is happening as his face is covered in blood. He also is typical in this film because he is good looking and youthful which would make a young and old female audience watch this film. He is in a natural setting which shows that he may be poor also he's dirty and sweating.

This image is from Titanic where Leonardo Dicaprio plays Jack who is a poor boy but in a lucky twist of luck he wins tickets onto the Titanic. He falls in love with a rich girl, Rose but unfortunately the boat crashes into and ice and sinks, Jack dies in the cold water. This image shows his innocence and youth and he would also be adored by a female audience. The background is blue which could represent a sad ending the happens in the film.

 This image is from Romeo and Juliet where Leonardo Dicaprio plays Romeo who is Juliet's forbidden star crossed love. His innocence is shown and a bad future is also foreshadowed. The framing in this squished which shows his vulnerability. In the background there are religious symbols which could suggest that he has gone against his morals.