Rose is in a dilemma. Cal is a fine person and loves him but this is not a life she wants. Jack is a free soul, living the life the way he wants. She wants this type of life but can't put everything on stake. This everything included financial security of her mother as well. She is on the verge of submitting rest of her life to a person whom she doesn't love and to a life style that is too plastic for her. She decides to have a moment of freedom for probably the last time in her life. She wants Jack to sketch her wearing nothing but The Heart Of The Ocean. Jack like a true professional obliges and creates a marvel on the piece of paper.
This iconic scene has many aspects. Rose's getting ready to pose nude is defiance to the high-society norms of that time. It was a symbol of feminism and her freedom to do something her fiancee would never agree to. Allowing a 3rd class passenger to sketch was a further blow to Cal's anti-low-class outlook. Jack's professional approach to do his work symbolizes his sincerity and highlights the fact that for an artist, despite of form and appeal; everything is a model with no emotional strings attached.
There were many iconic scenes in this movie but the way the story has been summarized in this scene, James Cameron has simply taken cinema to a higher level. Kudos to Kate Winslet and Leonardo for giving such a brilliant performance. Kudos to the entire team for making this scene a work of art.
Written By: Sujoy Ghosh
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