Loneliness In Tim Burton's Films

Because of society's standards today, a lot of people feel the need to change themselves. No one likes being made fun of and no one wants to be an outcast. Many directors portray the feeling of loneliness in their films, Tim Burton being one of them. Edward Scissorhands, a movie directed by Burton, is a prime example of this. What seemed like a perfect world suddenly took a turn right as an unusual character named Edward happened to come along. Edward was the outcast who just wanted to be like everyone else; he wanted to be normal. In conclusion, he did exactly what society's standards do to everyone, make people change. Among many Tim Burton films, he portrays throughout them that the outcome for change isn't always successful; therefore, what is on the
As Edward comes out of the shadows, revealing himself to Peg, the music intensifies; meanwhile, the suspense builds up. From afar, he looked like a frightening creature, but as he got closer and closer, Peg could tell he was just as scared as she was. The intensifying music puts Peg on edge, leaving her to drown in anticipating thoughts. That was until vulnerability and innocence struck the scene as it radiated off of Edward's body. Ironically, a kind-hearted, gentle woman was less afraid of the scissor handed man lurking in the shadows. Additionally, police sirens went off when Jim's house supposedly got broken into, Edward being the one locked in. He struggled to get the door open, heart racing knowing that he'd been caught. This made him look bad, everyone in the neighborhood turning on him in the matter of seconds. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, another Tim Burton film, created this effect as Charlie opened his Willy Wonka chocolate bar, hoping for the shiny, golden ticket to appear. Charlie had dreamed of visiting the factory, and when he held the golden ticket in his hands, that dream had finally become a