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Frankenstein and Edward Scissorhands
Isolation
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. Identify at least two
examples from both the novel and the film where both Edward and the Creature struggle to abide by
the rules of society:
Abandonment
Discuss how/why the Creature and Edward are “abandoned” by their creators in the novel and film:
Relationships
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. Discuss the difficulties exhibited by the Creature and
Edward when attempting to form relationships:
Monsters
A monster is described as, “A cruel, wicked, and inhumane person.” When does the Creature
challenge this description? When does Edward?