Edward Scissorhands Analysis

Throughout select films, Burton also uses outcast protagonists and a doubtful mindset to tend to societal issues and limiting forces. For instance, in Edward Scissorhands, the police arrive in a fury wanting to catch the criminal who broke in to the house. Edward walks out of his house with his hands up, just as the police asked. With Edward having scissors for hands it looked the same as Ed holding weapons. The police are not aware of Edward’s characteristic and are ready to fight back. The neighbors rush over to reassure the police officer’s that Edward’s scissors are not weapons but hands. But, when the front lighting reveals the fact that Edward broke in to the house. They were all shocked and surprised that Edward was the one to break …show more content…
Edward is a polar opposite of all his surroundings. Due to this appeal, He is the first to be labeled a suspect. The neighbors in this instance lost all faith in him. All the while, they adore Peg’s boyfriend who in reality should be the one being disapproved upon. With Ed being labeled as a “criminal” everyone turns on him. He is no longer the sweet, innocent, outcast that everyone adored. With the indecisive thoughts in everyone’s minds Ed is taken to jail as a criminal. This is unjust because the thoughts blocked everyone’s minds from thinking and finding another solution to the break in. Meanwhile, in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Willy Wonka released the news that he will be opening up his factory to the lucky winners who find the golden tickets. When Charlie is in his house with his grandpa. His grandpa emphasized how neat it would be to find a ticket. Charlie’s emotions are revealed through side lighting as he believes it will not happen because he only gets one bar a year. Charlie is a vivid young boy who has been exposed to poverty at such a young age. There isn’t much of an uplifting spirit in his household due to the poor