Representation: Within the scene, Lester Burnham (Kevin Spacey) is presented to us in a very negative way. He is seen to be a 'loser' that isn't able to stand up for himself and appears weak. This is seen when he is belittled by his wife but doesn't do anything about it. Lester appears disengaged from not only his family but also from himself. The relationship between him and his family seems nearly non-existent, as suggested when his daughter tells him that he hasn't spoken to her in months. Lester is also represented as depressed. His attitude and personality make it appear as though he has depression. Another way that Lester is presented is in a childish way. He acts submissively, like a child would, and excuses himself from diner, grumpily, by saying 'I'm going to get some ice cream'. This is a childish thing to do. Lester's wife, Carolyn, is represented as old-fashioned, powerful and dominant. She appears to b...