Analysis Of Edward Scissorhands

Lost in Plain Sight In life people tend to want to fit in; however, this can lead to unhappiness if people are not accepted for how they desired to be. Tim Burton is one example of many. Just like Burton, each of his characters are a misfit too. For an example, Willy Wonka in Charlie and the Chocolate factory. Wonka is not like the average child, he is very unique and different. This description also describes Edward in Edward Scissorhands. Edward is very isolated from the rest of society, but just like everyone else should be, Edward is accepted for who he is. Tim Burton uses long shots and lighting to convey that no one person should change their personality or appearance to meet society’s standards. In each film, Burton uses long shots

In Edward Scissorhands, when Peg brings Edward to her home his clothing and where he is from are much more dark than the town and Peg. Edward’s appearance makes him seem more mysterious, while with Peg and the town’s appearance adds on to society’s standards. Since Edward does not fit in as well as everybody else, Peg suggests he tries something new. Even though all of this is new to Edward, he is very comprehensive and follows what Peg suggests. Once Edward is introduced to the whole neighborhood he uses his talent to create fascinating things, like cutting the woman’s hair. Eventually Edward becomes very appreciated in the neighborhood and everybody wants a chance to spend time with him. Furthermore, in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, when Wonka and his guests enter the hallway to the chocolate room there is more of a dark lighting. Adding onto the appearance of the dark factory the children and audience are suspicious for what lies beyond the tiny door in the dark hallway. The children and guest are astonished by the bright and beautiful room that lied beyond them. The effect of these two contrasting colors shows the talent and cleverness of