In a timed write, we were required to address the themes of outsiders in one of a list of films. The movie I chose to watch was “Edward Scissorhands.” In my analysis of the movie, I discussed why the outsiders in the movie were outsiders and what that meant. During part of my analysis of Edward, I stated, “Hearsay has an important role in the stereotypical suburban community and rumors of the crime and his alleged rape of Joyce spread so far that people begin to shun Edward. They decide that he is too different and therefore dangerous.” In this paragraph I was describing why Edward became a target for hate and what happened when he did. This paper helped me grow as an analytical writer because it forced me to look for the deeper meaning in the material and provide my own insight. By taking the time to truly study the movie, I gained more perspective on the central themes and therefore had a more fulfilling cinematic experience. Analysis works to support a paper by providing an explanation for the “why” of things. When you analyze something you gain a better understanding of what it really means.
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