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Techniques Does Tim Burton Use To Illustrate The Town's Lack Of Identity?

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Director Tim Burton uses Edward’s differentiation from the town to illustrate the town's lack of identity. When Edward is first introduced to the neighbourhood, he quickly gains a favorable reputation due to his ‘completely different’ charm and character, which differ from what is typically seen in society. With the help of the unanimous curiosity of the residents, Edward is able to quickly adapt to their lifestyle, finding helpful ways to use his scissorhands. In spite of this, however, he remains “all alone” as the target of jokes and the amusements of the housewives, who have grown tired of following the town's homogeneity by staying home while their husbands work. Edward's naive and gentle nature contrasts with the liveliness and similarity
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