Often times, people judge those who diverge from the typical ideals that societies have created in place for them. Although, director Tim Burton challenges societies’ norms through his work in the film industry and exemplifies his argument through outcast protagonists that alter the perception of normal. The differences, not only in the characters, but the setting as well, are seen as a “peculiar” set of characteristics that make them unique and special. Tim Burton expresses the idea that individuality is preferable to conformity through his use of contrasting settings and misfit protagonists in films such as, Miss Peregrine’s home for Peculiar Children and Edward Scissorhands.
Tim Burton tends to depict the differences and special “abilities”
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He must overcome his fear of being portrayed as an outcast due to his hands and inability to socialize with others around him since he has been secluded and lived on his own his entire life. Since he has scissors for hands and wears a predominantly dark wardrobe, Edward has attracted many inquisitive glances from the people in his neighborhood. Edward later finds a purpose for his anomaly and uses his hands to help the community by cutting hair and garden bushes. It is not until the end of the film where Edward truly embraces all of his abnormalities and stops trying to conform to the ideal society of the neighborhood he lives in. Other instances that help define the idea of individualism can be seen in Burton’s latest film, Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children. For instance, Burton incorporates a pan that follows Jake and Miss Peregrine as she introduces him to the children on their stroll around the house. The abilities of each peculiar are only shown once Jake is introduced to the child. Everyone in the “time loop” uses their peculiarities to help others around the house. Emma uses her peculiarity to save a baby squirrel, while Fiona grows vegetables for dinner. Miss Peregrine’s acceptance of peculiars allows for the development of eccentricity within the home. Their uniqueness, not only from the outside world, but from each other as well, creates a …show more content…
A pan throughout the peculiars’ house illustrates an affectionate and lively atmosphere, whereas the use of low-key lighting in Wales creates a bleak and ominous environment. This use of differing settings resembles the conflict of the peculiars battling their way to find a place in a society that disapproves of them. Their unique abilities challenge the norms of the society in Wales, creating a dispute between individuality and conformity. The peculiars’ home is seen as a more loving environment due to their acceptance in individuality. On the contrary, Wales is depicted as a harsh and cruel place because of the society’s belief in conformity. Burton uses contrasting setting throughout Edward Scissorhands as well. Long, establishing shots of the neighborhood exaggerate the distinctiveness of Edward through the contrasting color choices of the houses. While all of the houses in the neighborhood are brightly colored with neon tints, Edward’s mansion is illustrated as dark and gloomy with its seclusion from the other houses. When Peg brings Edward home with her for the first time, a major transformation in setting develops between Edward’s outlying house and the rest of society. The peculiarity of his house compared to everyone else’s resembles his uniqueness as an individual. At first, Edward’s unique scissor blades for hands and dark clothes, like his house, differed from that of his town. As Edward grew more accustomed to society, his wardrobe and home began
Film analysis with a critical eye can give the viewer how animation giant Disney uses literary element to relay key messages to the audience. Walt Disney’s “The Princess and the Frog” is a perfect example how different literary theories like ‘the Marxist theory’ and ‘Archetypal theory’ can be embedded in the simplest of the fairy tales. The different literary elements in the movie, shows a person how characters like ‘the banker’ and the setting of the houses helps to portray the socio-economic differences in New Orleans at that time. Applying ‘the Marxist theory’ and ‘the Archetypal theory’ to the plot, characters and the setting, shows how movies can be a medium to confront social issues and to prove that all fairy tales are of the same base.
Individuality is rejection, whether it be a rejection of society or a rejection by society. Burton explores the consequences that can derive from rejection and how appearances may differ from reality. The work of Tim Burton consists of a unique style unlike any other. Not only do his films convey his ideas of individuality to the audience, they are done in a distinctive Burton way. Burton’s style of the formal elements of German Expressionism, gothic horror, and unique characters allow him to convey his ideas.
...d traditions, but also blending two distant genres together. The blending of genres gives us ideas about common conventions in films that we do not usually pay attention to, and how they can be manipulated to change the way we think about individuals and groups. Edward Scissorhands dives deeper than just a “Beauty and the Beast” narrative, and influences audiences to explore topics of how the gentlest of souls can be misjudged by their appearance, a seemingly normal community can be the “bad guy” if it only has its personal intentions in mind and no one else’s, and that true love is not about what is on the outside, but rather, what is on the inside. Edward Scissorhands can be considered as one of the most appealing films of the 20th century as it keeps audiences guessing, surprises them at the most unexpected times and breaks conventional film boundaries.
People are constantly being judged and pressured to change to fit society’s standards. In Tim Burton films, there is always one character that does not fit the mold. These outcast characters in the movies Charlie and The Chocolate Factory and Edward Scissorhands are strange and isolated from the world. Despite the outcast’s difficulties, misfit characters like Edward and Wonka go on to be the hero of the story. Therefore, Burton uses many different cinematic techniques to illustrate that one does not need to conform to society in order to have a happy and successful life.
Since the communist era, the concept of conformity has been tested on humans thinking it would bring a sort of comfort. These regimes rapidly crumbled due to their often authoritarian nature. Following these dictatorships, we often associate conformity with misery. Similarly, in Edward Scissorhands, through the characterization of Peg Boggs, the symbolism of Edward’s castle home and the change in Edward’s behaviour, director Tim Burton rejects conformity since it leads to fakeness, boredom, and corruption and, instead, promotes the benefits of authenticity and old habits.
In conclusion, by using the production elements of both allusion and symbolism; director Tim Burton has created the film in such a manner by making deliberate choices in order to invite a certain response. The film is constructed and given greater depth through the allusion to elements from other genres and ridicules the suburbia’s materialism and lack of imagination, which in turn enhances the invited response.
Mary Shelley's novel Frankenstein is about a creature born in an unaccepting world. Shelley's idea of Gothicism changed the subgenre of horror, due to its dark look into nature. It became an influence on Tim Burton's movie Edward Scissorhands, moved by the sadness of the creature trying to fit into society, he creates a monster of his own. Mary Shelley and Tim Burton use literary and cinematic elements to show that isolation from society can destroy your relationship with others.
Not a single individual is able to watch a Burton film without noticing the lighting effects and how it significantly contributes to the tone and mood of the entire film. In the movie Edward Scissorhands, one might be overwhelmed with the burst of extravagant colors in the scenery. Indeed this cinematic technique, high key, wholly influences the viewers perception and impression of the town. One can conclude that even though flamboyancy pervades the town, iniquity lurks in all directions and hypocrisy governs the minds of its inhabitants. Irony is harnessed in this film. How can an effulgent town harbor wickedness and Edward with a chilling and gothic complexion radiate innocence and righteousness? Burton uses these opposing conceptions brought about by the contrast of lighting to convey the message that materialism has been ingrained in the mentality of society (at least in the neighborhood in which Burton lived in the past), thus yearning for th...
In the production of Little Shop Of Horrors, the musical, the synopsis follows a young florist (Seymour Krelborn) as he struggles to make ends meet on Skid Row. The other lead role, the love interest, is Audrey. Audrey happens to be striving for the same aspiration. Both lead roles work at a florist shop called Mushnik's Skid Row Florist. All of a sudden their dreams do not seem to be fairytales anymore after a mysterious and interesting plant appears from a total solar eclipse. Soon after, business begins to thrive and things start to look up, however, the plant turns out to be a carnivorous man eating plant that is fueled by human blood and flesh. Ultimately, Seymour goes through multiple gruesome tasks to make sure this alien plant, known
Wuthering Heights and Frankenstein - Theme of the divided self Theme of the divided self within Emily Bronte's Wuthering Heights and Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. Thematically, the divided self is one of the most interesting themes within both novels and is of great importance to the development or ruin of the characters in both Wuthering Heights and Frankenstein. Both authors when primarily exploring this theme focus upon the physical, mental or spiritual division within certain characters. & nbsp; In Emily Bronte's novel Wuthering Heights, the principal characters Cathy and Heathcliff are presented as needing this division within themselves to recognise their need for each other. This endurance of physical, mental and spiritual division whilst alive, allows them only tragically to experience when in death, complete entity within themselves. & nbsp; Primarily Cathy is not depicted as divided; instead, she is presented as belonging to a family unit, which seems to stay intact until the arrival of a 'gypsy brat.'
As Nathaniel Brandon once said “…first step towards change is awareness. The second step is acceptance.” In Edward Scissorhands directed by Tim Burton, the society are all very aware of Edward’s differences but they are reluctant to change their views and fully accept him.The film reveals how Edward is isolated because he is different and how society selfishly exploits the unique talents of Edward and then when their feelings change and they regard him as dangerous, they reject him. However the Bogg family provide a sense of belonging and acceptance for Edward. Edward Scissorhands makes important comments about society’s inhumane treatment of people who differ from the norm, ignoring that all people deserve to be treated equally and with respect.
Considering that, by viewing a Walt Disney film, they will alter their perspective as a result of identifying themselves as being similar to a princess. The unrealistic tale of Walt Disney films motivates children to act in a different way. In these issues we tend to investigate the perception of children towards viewing the films. As well as identifying themselves with specific fictional characters shown in Walt Disney films. Furthermore, we can discern the different emotions of female children within viewing it.
Edward Scissorhands, written by Tim Burton, tells the tale of a young man who is lovable, childlike and sensitive, bewildered by the humanity around him, yet is terrifying- someone who has scissors, the deadly weaponry, for hands. Many viewers may read this film as a “Tim Burton” type of fairytale which includes both an alternative aspect and romance. However, through the presentation of mise-en-scene in this film, Burton drives in a much more serious subject of social criticism by establishing two different understandings of life in the movie.
Misfits are outcasts and they are only alone for a while until they find someone that will join them, then they are misfits together. Although society says that misfits can’t succeed, one director has proven that wrong and continues to leave his mark on that industry in a way that no one else can. Tim Burton is an accomplished director that is known for his dark elements and making characters that are relatable. He actively tackles the idea of misfits “fitting” into society in a lot of his films, including Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Edward Scissorhands, and Alice in Wonderland. Burton uses contrast in color, the music, long shots and close up in Charlie and the Chocolate, Edward Scissorhands, and Alice in Wonderland to illustrate that
of influence in both the characters and gender roles of people in our society. The films have brought about the shaping of morals, behaviors and characters of not only children, but also adults in todays society, through engaging them in a constant series of unthinking consumption. In addition, most of the films in Disney bring out many different gender roles and people who grew up watching them have been influenced greatly by the content in the films (Blum 13). This paper will involve the various roles played by the characters in the films and how their roles have influenced the society at large.