Comparing Tim Burton And Charlie In The Chocolate Factory

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Many people view being different as a bad thing because it doesn’t fit with what society’s standards are. Take Tim Burton, for example, when he first started to direct movies not many people liked him very much. His style was just so different and new that nobody knew how to react to him for a while. Except, he eventually worked his way up to being a very well-known and loved director once everyone realized that his style was just unique, but in a good way. He uses this type of theme in many of his movies, such as Edward Scissorhands, Alice in Wonderland, and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Through these characters, Tim Burton displays that being different can also be a positive thing.
In Charlie in the Chocolate Factory, Tim Burton shows that all the adults are uncomfortable around Willy Wonka because he isn’t what they would describe as normal. Nevertheless, by the end of the film most of the audience can gladly say they love Willy Wonka, because Burton shows you that being unique isn’t a bad thing. Throughout the film you can clearly see how Mr. Wonka is portrayed as a socially awkward person; he has a very childish personality and he …show more content…

Willy Wonka was extremely different from everyone else, yet he was able to make a marvelous factory with wonderful creations inside it. The Mad Hatter has an extraordinary look that can’t be compared to anyone else, yet he will be the most loyal and determined person that Alice could ever have on her side. The same goes for Absolem, the talking caterpillar, who gave Alice great advice when she needed it the most. Lastly, Edward Scissorhands has an amazing, artistic gift and can even make the most hesitant people eventually feel comfortable around him. All of these characters are just some of the ways Tim Burton shows that being distinctive from others can turn out to be a wonderful

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