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When coupled with the ideal of conformity these barriers will only perpetuate the problems. Furthermore, the denial of self-expression will only deprive society from growth and development. Burtons commentary seems not to pertain only to suburbia, but possibly to all exclusionary elements of society. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Themes, Analysis, and Interpretations Edward Scissorhands, when conceived and invented, was no specific race, assumed no class distinction, and belonged to no family structure. Instead, Edward was given exceptional talents which he used to sculpt highly creative objects. He was born with the desire for individual expression. Upon entering the Boggs Family and suburbia, Edward begins to experience pressures of conformity. Immediately, changes are made to his appearance and ideas are instilled in his mind in order to make Edward a normal citizen. The issue of the norm and its attainment, are developed through specific female characterizations and, in general, gender relationships. By examining the female roles in this film, one can see clearly the manifestation of conformist ideals in the community. Women, for instance, are most aggressive in their interaction with Edward. Peg, his adopted mother, produces her husbands old clothing to wear over his patched leather suit. As the local Avon representative, she also attempts to suburbanize his facial appearances by comically applying various cosmetics products. Men in the community also attempt to impose their own values on Edward. At a neighborhood barbecue(Karen Schwartz), Edward earns the respect of the males by displaying his expertise in hedge sculpting. The male obligation of lawn maintenance prompts each to invite Edward to landscape his own lawn, fearful of not meeting the new standards of the community. Edwards relationship with each gender reveals the suburban mentality in which he is placed. Community rituals, as well as taboos, become defined as the fil