Scissorhands By Tim Burton And A Rose For Emily By William Faulkner

After her father’s death, Emily insisted that her father “was not dead… for three days, with the ministers calling on her, and the doctors, trying to persuade her to let them dispose of the body” (Faulkner). This suggests that Emily was unable to accept her father’s death and that she had been experiencing severe symptoms of denial as a result of her trauma. This denial mainly stems from the physical abuse and emotional control her father had placed on Emily, both contributing to her isolation from society and leading to her eventual death. Despite the differences between the stories, both represent the severe effects of trauma and how it can lead to the tragic downfall of one’s

Edward Scissorhands Edward Scissorshands is the story of the solitary life of an incomplete artificial humanoid, who is exposed to a society that is not as what he is accustomed to. Alex Grey once said, “In a society that tries to standardise thinking, individuality is not highly prized.” This is demonstrated when Edward experiences rejection because he is peculiar and does not conform to the social conventions. The atmosphere portrayed in the setting of the community is surreal, almost conveyed an (Long shot) utopian environment , with grass that exaggerates the colour of green and houses that are indistinguishable except if you look closely at the brilliant, arbitrary colours. A high degree of conformity and conventionality is especially seen in the scene in which every resident of the town

Isolation is something everyone can relate to at some point in their lifetime. Mary Shelley shows this through the monster when he is rejected by Victor because of his unappealing appearance. The societal value of appearance can lead to a person's isolation. The monster's experiences of rejection by society are due to his unappealing appearance. This helps to show that people have a constant need to be accepted.

In "Frankenstein," loneliness and isolation are integral to the theme of Outlaws and Outcasts. Both concepts relate to characters who are marginalized or exist outside the boundaries of societal norms. The experience of isolation and loneliness helps readers understand the profound effects of these terms on individuals in the story. In "Frankenstein," Victor Frankenstein is a main character who can be considered an outlaw or outcast.

Through this, we can see the dangers of being disconnected from others and its adverse effects on one's well-being. Both works show how being isolated from society can lead to monstrous behavior and undesirable transformations in the characters. Isolation is a feeling that people get whenever they are alone or cut off. It makes you, in a way, go crazy. After all, people are made to be together.

Throughout the development of one’s life, it is imperative that individuals are exposed to new experiences so that they may learn and adapt through the act of self reflection. In the film Edward Scissorhands, directed by Tim Burton, it is evident that Edward Scissorhands lacks the experience of human contact and acceptance throughout childhood. This is displayed when he attempts to combat and overcome his isolation by exploring new emotions and by bringing forth his differences to the conformed town. Edward ultimately comes to terms with his diversity which becomes influential to others as his differences allow others to find their own individuality. When Edward Scissorhands is first introduced to the neighbourhood there is a visible distinction

In Frankenstein by Mary Shelley, both of the main characters undergo physical and emotional isolation. This enforced or chosen solitude causes Frankenstein to become over-ambitious and harbor secrets from his family and friends, leading to his demise. In the monster, isolation turns to misery, which causes him to become vengeful against his creator and all the world. Through these examples of total isolation, Shelley shows that when people have no connection to others in the world, their worst characteristics and flaws are brought out. Victor Frankenstein was the first character to show a major flaw while in isolation.

William Faulkner had written one of the most complex and interesting characters in his short story, “A Rose for Emily.” The character, Emily Grierson, committed a murder at the end of the story. Faulkner used the characters, the plot, and the theme of isolation as clues for Emily’s intentions behind the murder. First, Faulkner used character to highlight Emily’s motivation for murder. He described Emily Grierson to be a weird and peculiar woman with some kind mental health issue.

-“So the next night, after midnight, four men crossed Miss Emily 's lawn and slunk about the house like burglars, sniffing along the base of the brickwork,” (Faulkner II). -“When her father died, it got about that the house was all that was left to her; and in a way, people were glad,” (Faulkner II). -“The day after his death all the ladies prepared to call at the house and offer condolence and aid,” (Faulkner

Isolation is a theme commonly explored in written works as a way to further both characters and story development. The epic Beowulf, the dramatic Hamlet by William Shakespeare, and the classic Frankenstein by Mary Shelley are no exceptions to these themes. Characters in these tales are twisted and changed by the loneliness they endure, whether it be self-inflicted or caused by others. They all demonstrate the irreversible effects of solitude on the psyche; the most notable being a descent into madness.

Isolation can change the way someone thinks about themselves which in turn will cause self esteem to go down. Also, in an article by William Walling, “Frankenstein.” Nineteenth-Century Literature Criticism”, different examples of isolations effects are revealed. Walling talks about how the monster longs for someone to love him so that he will no longer feel isolated. Walling writes, “ his deepest need the desire for a human relationship.

Together each writer uses setting to reveal more and more about the female protagonist’s emotional state or their conflict. The main female protagonist in each of the story/play sees themselves in many of the same aspects. In both the story/play the female-male relationship had a major impact on how the female characters actions are justified by their own standards. Faulkner uses the decaying effect of time on Miss Emily’s character which drives her to insanity.

In William Faulkner’s, “A Rose for Emily,” the historical context is important to understand. In order to fully comprehend the short story there must be some sort of understanding about the time period in which the story took place. This short story took place in the 18th/19th century during and after the Civil War in the South. In “A Rose for Emily” the historical context shows the social, economic, and the cultural environment of the background. Miss Emily was born during the Civil War.

Isolation and abandonment can cause many different reactions from people. In the words of William A. Sadler Jr., a sociology professor, “We often do not know how to cope. It can make us confused, distraught, depressed, frightened, and even outraged” (Sadler 105). In Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, several of these effects are presented in Victor Frankenstein and his creation. They both suffer from being isolated from their creator, society, and family units.

William Faulkner is a complex writer who knows how to set a great pace in his stories. He is also a very flexible writer which allows the openness of many topics to write on because of his unconventional style. In his short story, "A Rose for Emily", you can interpret how times are so different from today. Although it was not during slavery times, things were not much more advance than that. The dominance of gender or social roles shown on women, particularly Miss Emily, may be seen as harsh or unfair.