American Beauty work 12CMs1/12EMs1

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Then add the notes that you took in class for the last two lessons. How is Lester Burnham represented? He is trapped. How does the filmmaker show this? Add your notes. If you have missed the lesson, watch the clip and complete the task.

Also make sure you are up to date with all the work so far.

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