She immediately responds with “you look like a gangster” and Henry’s masculinity is threatened as he lets out a smile reminding the audience of his age. However, Scorsese reaffirms his masculinity immediately as the plot quickly advances to years in the future. The adult version of Henry is a spitting image of the adult gangsters from his youth. The gangster appearance from head to toe establishes his masculinity and admiration for his higher-ranked gangsters. The ever-present suits and polished shoes define their lifestyles, by dressing more masculine than their non-gangster counterparts. The lavish clothes appear to be a failed attempt to exert their sophistication, adding to their gangster
She immediately responds with “you look like a gangster” and Henry’s masculinity is threatened as he lets out a smile reminding the audience of his age. However, Scorsese reaffirms his masculinity immediately as the plot quickly advances to years in the future. The adult version of Henry is a spitting image of the adult gangsters from his youth. The gangster appearance from head to toe establishes his masculinity and admiration for his higher-ranked gangsters. The ever-present suits and polished shoes define their lifestyles, by dressing more masculine than their non-gangster counterparts. The lavish clothes appear to be a failed attempt to exert their sophistication, adding to their gangster