The movie Edward Scissorhands, emphasizes how hard it is for a person out of the norm to actually be accepted in society. People judge others by their appearance before getting to know a person. When seeing someone or something new, some sort of comment or reaction will come into a persons" mind; weather it be good, bad, or just simply a thought. Many times if a negative impression is given off by a person that you are not well acquainted with, automatically you will feel a sense of disconnection towards that person; leaving the mentality that the other person is different and you do not want to accept their differences.
Edward is a perfect example for the new person that is shunned by society without even consulting him with what happened; no second chance was given. He is not human but is an unfinished creation. The atmosphere through out the movie is a surreal neighborhood with grass that exaggerates the shade of green and houses that are indistinguishable from one another except for by the bright random colors. In this neighborhood, everyone knows each other and each day is a normal routine. .
Then there is Edward; living isolated on a hilltop in a dark and gloomy castle. He wears dark clothes, has raunchy jet-black hair, and an overly pale white face. Besides the dark impression that he gives off, the biggest handicap that he has would be the scissors that he has for hands. Although he may have many physical differences from the average person, he has many similar characteristics. First of all, he has feelings. He knows what it is to feel bad, lonely, scared, angry, and in love; It is shown through his actions and reactions. For example, when Edward dropped the slice of meat on Kim, the girl that he is in love with, it was visible with the expression on his face that he felt bad. Later, when he saw the boyfriend of Kim, he reacted with rage. Scratching the walls with fury, he walked down the narrow hallway into the bathroom.
