Edward Scissorhands Analysis
A Comparison between The Night Wanderer and Edward Scissorhands: Symbolism Symbolism is used to provide a deeper meaning to things; it leaves the audience thinking about a more profound message than what is seen on screen, or written on paper. Anything from objects to weather to characters can be used to represent something else, something that the author thinks is important to share. Imperfection is a common theme in Edward Scissorhands and The Night Wanderer, both works similarly try to convey the message that everyone has their own flaws. Tim Burton’s Edward Scissorhands and Drew Hayden-Taylor’s The Night Wanderer both use symbolism to display flaws in characters, and the audience grasps onto the idea that perfection isn’t everything. In
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Do you live up here all by yourself? What happened to your face? Hum, you know, I won't hurt you. But at the very least let me give you a good astringent and this will help to prevent infection. What's your name? (Burton). Later on, she brings him home with her, noticing how odd Edward looks, she tries fix him up, “The light concealing cream goes on first, then you blend and blend and blend. Blending is the secret” (Burton). This creates the illusion of how the fact that Edward is an outcast in the society and to blend in, he has to be like everyone else. Comparatively, in The Night Wanderer, Pierre is also an outcast in society because he is a shapeshifter. One major symbol throughout the novel is Pierre’s red eyes. It depicts the difference he has between him and any other human being since he is a vampire. For example, “Chucky on the other hand, was developing a different idea about their prey, having a different view, from a different angle, of the man atop the bleachers. For some reason, and he couldn't figure out why, Chucky was sure he could see the man’s eyes glowing and he knew it wasn't possible” (Hayden Taylor, 122). Pierre’s unusual appearance is the very reason, why he struggles to find a sense of belonging anywhere he travels in the
Do you live up here all by yourself? What happened to your face? Hum, you know, I won't hurt you. But at the very least let me give you a good astringent and this will help to prevent infection. What's your name? (Burton). Later on, she brings him home with her, noticing how odd Edward looks, she tries fix him up, “The light concealing cream goes on first, then you blend and blend and blend. Blending is the secret” (Burton). This creates the illusion of how the fact that Edward is an outcast in the society and to blend in, he has to be like everyone else. Comparatively, in The Night Wanderer, Pierre is also an outcast in society because he is a shapeshifter. One major symbol throughout the novel is Pierre’s red eyes. It depicts the difference he has between him and any other human being since he is a vampire. For example, “Chucky on the other hand, was developing a different idea about their prey, having a different view, from a different angle, of the man atop the bleachers. For some reason, and he couldn't figure out why, Chucky was sure he could see the man’s eyes glowing and he knew it wasn't possible” (Hayden Taylor, 122). Pierre’s unusual appearance is the very reason, why he struggles to find a sense of belonging anywhere he travels in the