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Essay / Symbolism in Tim Burton's Films - 570
In the words of Tim Burton, "one person's madness is another person's reality." ยป This is the truth for the magical films he put together. Burton grew up differently than others; he was an outcast compared to the people around him. Appreciating B-movies, he watched them a lot. Of all the characters, Burton preferred monsters or strange creatures. Edgar Allen Poe, Roald Dahl and Vincent Price are some of his inspirations. He disapproves of conformity, because he prefers individuality. What's normal for Burton might be crazy for someone else. In Tim Burton's distinctive films, he uses symbolism and the comparison between individuality and conformity to emphasize the purity of an outsider. To begin with, symbolism was used in Edward Scissorhands to emphasize the innocence of those excluded from society. One of the symbols of the film was snow. Firstly, it represents one's individuality, because each snowflake is different. Moreover, snow is simple and pure. Edward only learned basic concepts and manners, so that made it easy. There was no corruption in his personality. Additionally, Edw...