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In today's society we struggle as a race to accept differences. With our life being influenced by media and people in power it is easy to follow and believe what everyone else believes rather than standing out as an individual. In Edward scissorhands,Edward never backs away from his differences he teaches people to tolerate him by being himself and showing that being different is acceptable.
An important idea was how the townspeople lacked in empathy and were quick to judge Edward because he was different

Tim Burton teaches us that it is hard to show empathy in the the face of conflict. When the odds are against Edward he tries his hardest to fit in, he is prepared to change his appearance and attitude to
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