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Differences And Similarities Between Frankenstein And Edward Scissorhands

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Mary Shelley's novel, Frankenstein and Tim Burton's film, Edward Scissorhands has an abounding amount of similarities. They both hold the same plot and alike characters. But they do have some differences. Frankenstein and Edward Scissorhands are both similar creatures with odd human characteristics that were never taught the ways of the human life, which made it difficult for them to fit in, adding on to what they look like and act already. In each story one person goes out of there way to help this creature, to make them feel accepted, but there was also much hatred put against these creatures punishing their innocence. “People are afraid of me because I am different”. - Edward Scissorhands. He was aware that people saw him differently, but he saw people like he saw himself and treated them all like family. …show more content…

He is taken from his house by a well meaning mom and is taken in by her family. The neighbors were curious and liked the fact that he was different. “Don’t let anyone tell you you’re handicapped” “Who’s handicapped, my goodness, you’re not handicapped you’re, what do they call it, exceptional”. The neighborhood invited Edward into their lives and wanted him doing things for them. He helped them every chance he had. But he was eventually taken advantage of and betrayed by the people he cared about. Edward was manipulated to do something wrong that changed him to think to do the wrong things. Which made people see Edward in a different

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