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The film Edward Scissorhands directed by Tim Burton is about a quirky inventor who creates and assembles a young synthetic man named Edward. Edward is life-like except for his hands which have been replaced with scissors. His warped creation causes him to be taken advantage of by the community who uses him for his unique abilities and talents. When the community doesn’t have a use and/or need for him anymore he is rejected and alienated. Individuals all have dignity and values so everyone should be treated with loyalty and respect and even if they are different doesn’t give reason for anyone to treat them like they are inferior to a person or people.
Tim Burton illustrates to us that society takes advantage of people’s unique abilities. In
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Edward Scissorhands Edward is used to cut the neighbourhoods Bushes, hair and their pets hair and he is also used to break into Jims house. Jim forces Edward to use his ability to break into his dad’s house for Jim to get to his dad’s money. In this illustration Edward has been used by Jim and Edward get no reward for breaking in and Edward is just left at jims house when he gets locked in and is show no care nor respect and was used and only wanted for what he could do and not who he was. Secondly the community uses Edward to sculpt their hedges and bushes into amazing pieces of artwork and whilst he put in all the hard work and time they did not help him they either watched or went inside and came out when it was done. The community even get him to cut their hair which only gives the community benefit nor do they pay him for what he has done for them, he also gets asked to do their dogs hair which he is also not paid for. These a prime example that Tim burton has illustrated that society uses people with unique abilities are used for self-gain ad not to see how society doesn’t always see how they can help others out and they just use people for their own gain. Society is quick to judge those who are not the normal day to day person and push them away and isolate them from the rest of society.
Edward Scissorhands has demonstrated to the viewers that people who are different are judged then excluded just because they are not the norm. When Edward Scissorhands was brought down from the mountain by Peg the people within the community started to judge and form opinions about Edward straight away. The community without meeting Edward were judging him, they didn’t even know him, his personality or his abilities. In the film Edward saves Kevin’s life by putting himself endanger by running out onto the road to get Kevin out the way of intoxicated Jim and his friends driving their van, when Edward saves Kevin he tries to see if he is hurt and accidently gives Kevin a minor scratch on his face and that made Kevin startled so he runs away to go home and all the community saw was Kevin running with a scratch on his face and immediately judged and framed Edward for hurting Kevin and they don’t ask him how he did it and how he just saved Kevin’s life. When the community all came at Edward is frustrated him so he went through the town to cool off and in anger from the community he cuts some of the hedges that he made for them and then the community went erratic and go attack Edward so he goes back to his house and was pushed away by the community and further more they still judge him. Tim Burton illuminated in the film how quick society is to judge and exclude those who are different without looking further into the
situation. Edward Scissorhands shows the viewers how different types relationships can be beneficial and how they give people a sense of belonging and purpose. Relationships serve a vital part in the way that society works and without relationships people within society can feel rejected, not loved and in some circumstances people can have no guidance or no-one to set and show them values. Edward was in long need for a mother and/or father and son relationship because when he went to live with Peg and Bill Boggs along with the rest of the Boggs family he got to experience what it was like to feel loved and excepted by a family and to be cared for and respected and a leader to tell Edward right from wrong. He furthermore got to experience what it was like to love someone and to have feelings for them. Edward and Kim fell in love with each other which shows the viewers that everyone deserves to be loved and excepted and how sacrifices are made for people within the society for example how Kim gave up the being excepted and respected by the community because she knew that he was a person with feelings, values and a personality. Edward got to have a romantic, family and a parent and child relationship which was provided with just one family which was the Boggs family and it proves that society doesn’t need a lot just love, acceptance and a leader to guide them and set them values. Edward Scissorhands has illustrated in the film how just because people are different they are judged, isolated and taken advantage of for societies own gain and not for how they can benefit others. Individuals all have dignity and values so everyone should be treated with loyalty and respect and even if they are different doesn’t give reason for anyone to treat them like they are inferior to a person or people. It is important for us to learn and become aware of in the film to not judge people and not to judge them on their outside appearance and also on the part of the story that you saw or heard and to look into the situation before you form opinion on the rest of society. In addition to that society should not use people for their abilities without them getting a benefit or if they are willing because the society is just using them to get personal gain and to see how society can serve and give benefit others.
Edward has scissors for hands and is talented at cutting and shaping hedges and also hair, people admired him for this but soon feared him. When the Bogg’s family discovered Edward’s talent everyone wanted him to cut heir hedges, hair, and dogs hair. They forced him to do this for free, the community objectify him and see him as someone they can use for their own benefit. When Jim forces Edward to break into Jim’s house he thinks Edward is too stupid to understand what is going on so Jim thinks he can get away with it, he only uses Edward for his scissors to unlock the door and when they get caught they flee and leave Edward there to face the consequences. The community thinks Edward did it because he has the potential to be dangerous. People who have special talents or can do something no one else can are taken advantage of and are
In her novel Frankenstein, Mary Shelley and the film Edward Scissorhands by Tim Burton their creations have a desire to be loved. Which leads them on a journey of acceptance for themselves and others. Everyone has felt the need to find why they are here on earth; we all search for answers we are no different from them.
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, it is 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. His views of individuality are evident through the work of his film 'Edward Scissorhands' and short film 'Vincent'.
The repercussions of treating sentient life as monsters or miscreation’s is disastrous. When non-human conscious life is created it is easier to treat these creations as outsiders rather than accepting them. There are two stories that show this clearly. The novel Frankenstein or, The Modern Prometheus by Mary Shelly and the film Ex Machina by Alex Garland. When self-conscious life is created it must be treated as such.
Critic Northrop Frye says, “Tragic heroes tower as the highest points in their human landscape that they seem the inevitable conductors of the power about them, the great trees more likely to be struck by lightning than a clump of grass. Conductors may of course be instruments as well as victims of the divine lightning”. Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein greatly exhibits the theme of the consequence of knowledge and irresponsibility among others through its tragic hero, Victor Frankenstein. Northrop Frye’s quote is certainly true when looking at Frankenstein’s situation. Victor is a victim of his divine lightning, and ultimately causes much trouble for himself; however, Victor also serves as the tragic hero in the lives of the monster, his family, and his friends.
A person is not satisfied if they are not treated fairly. When people are mistreated because they look, act, or are different they face a stage where their feelings are mixed. These feelings vary from depression all the way to wanting to end someone’s life. In the novel of Frankenstein by Mary Shelly, the monster faces difficulties because he is different the only thing he wants is to be treated equally; the monster actually discovered the meaning of justice.
Throughout the world, there are many artifacts ranging from Literature, Music, Social Media, Fashion, Toys, Technology, and many other ones. Every single one of these artifacts has a special meaning to them such as, the Statue of Liberty which represents freedom. The National Museum and the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum both contain many different types of artifacts that represent our history, as well as sharing a special meaning that can affect a person individually or even shape our society. "The Boy in the Striped Pajamas" was a book written by John Boyne, which should be considered an artifact in the Holocaust Memorial Museum or the National Museum, because it represents the history of the Holocaust, as well as by symbolizing
The most appealing films are those that keep audiences guessing, surprise them at the most unexpected times and break conventional film boundaries. Edward Scissorhands (1990) directed by Tim Burton, is a feature film that does exactly that. It blends a fairy tale story with a gothic horror film, to engage the viewer right from beginning until the resolution. It tells the tale of Edward, who was the creation of an inventor who died before he could give Edward proper hands, and was left with scissors as hands. When he was taken from his gothic mansion, into a “normal” suburban community, he was at first welcomed, but then heartbreakingly rejected when things went wrong. The character of the “monster” is an important feature to many gothic horror texts, and examining Edward and other various characters helps to bring about interesting ideas and concepts about this key role. Burton also draws on the relationship between the princess and the prince, commonly found in fairy tales. By using various features found in the gothic horror genre and the fairy tale genre, Edward Scissorhands is able to sway us to think about the consequences of judging people who are different, it influences us to question what true love is and changes the way we view who can be the prince and princess.
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.
In gothic novels tragic figures are symbols of pain to the characters. Victor Frankenstein brings misfortune to his loved ones, which concludes to his overall tragedy. Ironically the monster in this novel is Frankenstein the creator not the creature. He has seven victims including himself and his fall is due to his ambition to be superior.
Throughout every individuals life there are experiences of unfair judgments based on someone’s appearance. While this is never a good thing, it is an action that everyone takes part in, whether it is purposeful or not. In Frankenstein, Mary Shelley’s message is very clear as she illustrates the cruel events that take place in a society focused only on outside beauty. The central message that Shelley communicates with Frankenstein, is that while appearance is just one of an individuals many characteristics; it is always a factor they are judged on regardless of all the other qualities they may possess.
As a response to the Enlightenment movement in 18th century Europe, Romanticism gradually began to undermine the way people thought about human consciousness and nature itself. Appreciation of the natural beauty of the world and pure, human emotion bloomed in Europe as Romanticism’s influence grew ("Topic Page: Romanticism”). Romantics valued Individualism and thought that being close to nature would make them closer to God (Morner and Rausch). People also searched for solace in nature to overcome the adversities and cynicisms that followed the French Revolution ("French Revolution."). Romanticism and Romantic ideals influenced Mary Shelley, and that influence can be seen throughout her novel Frankenstein. The two main characters, Victor Frankenstein
Many people know that Mary Shelley, the author of Frankenstein, was part of a family of famed Romantic era writers. Her mother, Mary Wollstonecraft, was one of the first leaders of the feminist movement, her father, William Godwin, was a famous social philosopher, and her husband, Percy Shelley, was one of the leading Romantic poets of the time ("Frankenstein: Mary Shelley Biography."). What most people do not know, however, is that Mary Shelley dealt with issues of abandonment her whole life and fear of giving birth (Duncan, Greg. "Frankenstein: The Historical Context."). When she wrote Frankenstein, she revealed her hidden fears and desires through the story of Victor Frankenstein’s creation, putting him symbolically in her place (Murfin, Ross. "Psychoanalytic Criticism and Frankenstein.”). Her purpose, though possibly unconsciously, in writing the novel was to resolve both her feelings of abandonment by her parents, and fears of her own childbirth.
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.
...nes, ads, schools—the devastating effect is one that is constantly making deviants the outcast. These outcasts take on labels that usually have a negative connotation of a freak. Should these deviant groups stride to fit this "normal" expectation and assimilate into a culture that has rejected them or rather try to gain strength to add to their uniqueness? Each individual has a role on how he is perceived.