Outcasts In Tim Burton's Films

Because of the Outcast Some people have different opinions on how they want to see society. The few that have different opinions against society are considered the outcasts.Tim Burton has these opposing opinions, making him an outcast. When directing his films, Burton uses a specific sense of style, which you can easily identify in any of his films. The style is portrayed in films such as Edward Scissorhands and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Through the use of lighting and camera angles, Burton gives a message of hope to these outcasts by portraying that they should be appreciated and not ignored for their creative efforts and views of the world. In Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Burton uses high angles to help identify Mr. Willy Wonka as the misfit. When using a high angle, it is made to see the character as innocent and isolated. Burton …show more content…
Wonka was ignored because of his isolation and different way he thought. He was completely shut down because of the way society had treated him for being different. However, because of a simple child accepting him, he had been encouraged to overcome his troubles with society. Now that he had his new found confidence, he stopped trying to change himself to conform to society’s wants. Soon, it was realized that he was better of being himself instead of what society wanted, as well bringing creativity back to the world. Just as Edward did. When Edward went down to the town, the town was more diverse and interesting. However, he tried to conform to the town because of the people trying to constantly change him. They didn’t see that he was more heartfelt and had more humanity than them. His talents and attitude was not appreciated enough so the town soon changed back to it’s organized and exact routine. The outcast changed their society for the better, but because of their ignorance, the creativity