In the Film Edward Scissor Hands, a scared, different and incomplete stranger enters American suburbia where everything is the same. Director Tim Burton has employed film language to convey themes of conformity, self discovery, and romance, all of which appeal to a teenage audience. Within these Burton is sending a message: Human’s are scheduled, afraid of change and to be different. He positions you to reconsider life. The use of music, a riveting plot and characterisation makes Edward Scissor Hands a great movie. Edward’s presence in the town creates quite a stir, especially with the bored housewives. As his differences and creativity break the dominant ideology of the town as he struggles to conform. This theme appeals to a teenager as many will try to fit in, so they don’t draw attention to themselves, and often many will struggle to fit in with the social norms - just as Edward does. Edward’s difficulty …show more content…
The statement, “People are afraid of me because I am different, I am not finished yet.” Shows that Edward wants to conform to the dominant ideology, and is upset about his differences. Burton is implying that those who are different will be left behind, and discriminated against. This leaving you to sympathise and reconsider your judgments on people who do not fit the dominant ideology. As Edward is stimulated by the environment around him, we slowly discover (just like he does) his mysterious past of isolation in the mansion, this is done through the use of flash backs. The bleak and industrial setting of the mansion symbolises the mechanisation of Edward, and that he is as fake as his forced smile while learning etiquette with the inventor, reinstating that he is not human and a stranger. Through the use of an archetypal style narrative Edward discovers his kind heart and