Historically, women of the 50's have generally been represented in a manner that suggests they will do anything for the man that they long for. This is widely shown in many films, and written about in the articles and books of that time period. Three prime examples of this are shown in the films; Splendor in the Grass, Attack of the 50 Foot Woman, and Rear Window. The main female characters in these films all have one thing in common; their seemingly ludicrous love for the character of the male lead.
Deanie, of Splendor in the Grass is a very confused young woman. She seeks the affection of her boyfriend Bud in terms of a sexual relationship, yet is afraid to fully go for it because of the cultural norm of that era. Throughout the movie, we are focused on her sexual desire, which mounts up until the ending of the movie. Deanie almost throws herself at Bud and he rejects her because she is not acting like herself. Because Deanie is finally willing to have sex with Bud.
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