Deconstruction of "Catch Me if You Can" by Frank Abagnale.

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“Catch Me if You Can”

Frank Abagnale’s representation of life in the autobiography “Catch Me If You Can,” is extremely materialistic.  Next to family, fine luxuries such as expensive clothes, money and “lady company” appear to be tremendously important to Abagnale throughout the autobiography and this is very apparent throughout the text.  These obvious socio cultural beliefs appear to have initially derived from his father but as, Abagnale becomes older his needs for materialistic items increase, stimulating the need to start his criminal career. The text draws attention to the way in which class and status appeared to be extremely important in the United States during the 1960’s. Abagnale has an extremely strong opinion of himself and his appearance and image appear to be very significant throughout the text. Abagnale maintains his representation by pampering himself with items such as tailor made suits and Rolls-Royces. “A mans alter ego is nothing more than his favorite image of himself.” Abagnale’s next leisure pursuit after maintaining his self image is women, and many stereotypes are prominent through out the text.

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Abagnale exploits women in the text as entertainment. He compliments his female friends, and portrays women as commodities. “She was all silk, softness; nuzzly, warm, sweet smelling and absolutely delightful, and I knew I had found a contact sport that I really could enjoy.” The text has been constructed so that Abagnale’s stereotypical opinion of women is expressed to the reader. According to Frank Abagnale women are basically just trying games, in which he tests his own stamina and charisma to win them over, purely for his own self indulgence and boost his self esteem. By deconstructing the text ...

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