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Edward Scissorhands Research Paper
Savannah Chaney
Ms. Lewis
English 4 ­2nd
17 December 2014
Compare/Contrast Essay Johnny Depp, also known as Edward Scissorhands is the main focus of this movie.
Edward being an invention “monster” as some might say, but he also has a kind heart for others. After the inventor “Father” of Edward died he stayed inclosed in the house, leaving him unfinished him having scissors for hands, he had become socially disconnected. Looking into Edward's eyes you can tell he’s lost soul being in trapped in a unwanted body. Deserted in this House he calls home all alone until one day, Peg, a woman who sells avon, barges in and takes him with her. Edward gentle but frightened doesn't know what the world had in store for him. Being alone for as long as Edward
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