Edward Scissorhands Comparison Frankenstein High School Intro
Long periods of isolation can transform one into an unordinary member of society. In the novel Frankenstein by Mary Shelley and the film Edward Scissorhands directed by Tim Burton, the creature and Edward are unable to evolve into ordinary members of society due to the effects of long periods of isolation. The isolation that both the creature and Edward experience from being alienated by their creators leaves them oblivious when trying to abide by the rules of society. The creature is abandoned by Victor Frankenstein right at his creation, and is forced to discover the cold terrors of the world all on his own, due to the fact that he had no guidance it resulted in the creature being unable to adapt to the rules of society. On the other hand Edward’s creator died right when he was first created, because of this he was forced to live in his creator’s home in isolation for many years until he was discovered. This isolation also resulted in Edward’s inability to evolve into members of society. Isolation caused by the abandoning of both Edward and the creature’s creators have left the two creations alienated when trying to live amongst those who have been around people their whole lives. When both the creature and Edward attempt to form relationships with other beings, it fails due to the effects of isolation in their respective lives. The creature tries to form a relationship with the DeLacey family, but fails due to the abnormalities caused by the long periods of isolation experienced by him. Edward also tries to form relationships when he tries to integrate himself into the home of the Bog’s, but this also fails due to his inability to fit in an ordinary society after such long periods of isolation. Both Edward and the creator obtain the same results when trying to form relationships, due to the long periods in isolation they are unable to adapt to society and both find themselves alienated among the other members in the community. Isolation caused by being