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Outcasts In Edward Scissorhands

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Society, in general, judges anybody that is different and compares them to standards that are difficult to reach. They treat the outcasts differently based off their appearance and social status. Tim Burton, a visionary filmmaker, would agree that society’s ultimate goal is perfection. In order to achieve that, everybody must be the same. In his films, Burton uses contrast and exaggerated characters to convey the idea that looks can be deceiving. The contrasting elements in his films exaggerate the difference between the settings and characters. In Edward Scissorhands, the castle appears in dark colors along with low lighting. Towering over the neighborhood, it looks menacing and evil. Lightning flashes and eerie music is played when the castle
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