From the beginning of the film, Edward is depicted as a potential immigrant who wants to escape his inhospitable lifestyle. His gothic mansion, where he has spent his entire life living in desolation, is juxtaposed from the suburban town. The sharp edges that jut out of the roof and metallic architecture seem dangerous to live in, in contrast to the serene blocks of cookie-cutter houses. The decrepit interior, from a collapsed ceiling to creaky door hinges, resembles poor living conditions in oppose to the higher standard of living symbolized through pristine lawns and modern cars. It is evident that after the death of his inventor, Edward wants to move to a place more communal where he can socialize with others, but his timid and shy personality