I will discuss acting with James Dean in the film Rebel without a Cause in terms of his performance, star image, and physical appearance. In the opening scene, James Dean imitates a siren. We are immediately drawn by him, not only through his imitation but by his appearance. He’s immediately shown in a full body shot, in a somewhat rather sexual pose. His portrayal of a drunken teenager is spot on, as he stumbles and rambles on throughout the scene. His performance not only shows the sensitivity of his character, but his raw emotion throughout the scene indicates his resentment towards his parents. As the audience, we can understand his frustrations about his home life. With the use of his performance, we can tell that he’s just a teenager,
