Individuality In Edward Scissorhands

How does Tim Burton use ranges of techniques to explore important ideas?

In Edward scissorhands, Tim Burton uses techniques to explore one huge theme of human complexities. This film was created on March 21, 1991. Within the theme of human complexities, the film addresses individuality and helplessness.

Individuality is explored through Edward’s uniqueness. His scissorhands create a mysterious look that separates himself apart from the pastel community where nothing’s unique or “different”.

In this scene Edward just arrived in Suburban Burbank with Peg. As you can see Edward looks strange and monstrous. Tinka says the exact same thing! She says “Joyce, I just saw this strange guy drive in with Peg.” Despite his unusual look, Edward has

The similarity causes a sense of life routine. As Edward’s scissor skills reveal, the town starts to accept uniqueness. Which develops connections of his individuality and their own. This transforms the boring neighbourhood into a unique and fun place.

In this scene, Edward’s angel ice sculptures created “snow” as Kim imagened, even though it was ice shavings. Near the film’s end, Kim recounts Edward’s story to her granddaughter. As Kim recalls “Before he came down here, it never snowed and afterwards it did and if you went up there now, I don't think it will be snowing. Sometimes you can still catch me dancing in it.” At the end of this line Kim’s memories connect to Edward creating ice sculptures. Did you know that the snow Kim sees is actually Edward’s shaving of ice sculptures.

This technique is called Narrative framing where there's a story inside a story. Kim’s words echo in Edward’s endless creation of snow sculptures, including one of Kim dancing emphasising their lasting connection. This highlights the impact of accepting each other's uniqueness inspiring personal reflection on creativity and

Tim Burton uses symbolic representations and metaphors of Edward’s difficulty in using cutleries. Symbolisation represents his struggles adapting to the human world. Eating, a basic ‘normal” activity, becomes a metaphor for his challenges

In this scene Edward is forced to break into the house. Despite feeling a sense of wrongness, he believes engaging in these acts are necessary to connect and adapt to the world.

Close-up of Edward conveys intense emotions, capturing overwhelming stress. His pained facial expression reflects his deep belief that he doesn't belong. Sirens worsen his trauma, leading a violent reaction and attacks a boy. Police arrival, Edward’s panicked cry of “Police.”emphasises his isolation in a world that continues his sense of disconnection.

Therefore Edward Scissorhands explores the ideas of helplessness through peer pressure. The character Edward represents this by trying to find places where he belongs. Although he faces ranges of challenges due to his uniqueness, which leaves him feeling lost and