Bana_Boona
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There are many fictional characters I have empathized, related with, and projected myself on over the years. And Edward Scissorhands is one of them. At first I wasn't totally sure why; I'm not a goth, silent robot boy with scissors for hands. However, upon a more recent viewing after my ASD diagnosis, I started to connect the dots.
To start, Edward stands out like a sore thumb. It's pretty comical to me how dramatically Edward stands out in the pastel suburban world of, well, wherever they are. Although I don't physically stand out in my environment, anyone who pays close enough attention usually notice something different.
Edward is innocent. I couldn't help but notice that he is quick to trust people, and quick to believe what people tell him. He's also shown to take things literally.
"Soup's on!"
"I thought this was shish kabob?"
"It is, that was just an expression. You gotta learn not to take things so literally!"
Then there's the fact that his scissor hands are one big fat metaphor of autism (in my opinion). As an autistic artist myself, I have used my drawing skills to gain attention and friends over the years. It acted like a sort of "bridge" to connect me with other people. When someone could get past my initial awkwardness and see my skills and talents, they appreciated me. But then, if my autism became too inconvenient or bothersome to the other person, they'd drop me/"dump" me. I lost a lot of friends out of the blue growing up, and I never understood why. I've also been fetishized, like Edward has, by other girls who thought my innocence and mystery was endearing. We are also both INFP's.
Do you relate to Edward Scissorhands, or learn something new? Comment down below.
To start, Edward stands out like a sore thumb. It's pretty comical to me how dramatically Edward stands out in the pastel suburban world of, well, wherever they are. Although I don't physically stand out in my environment, anyone who pays close enough attention usually notice something different.
Edward is innocent. I couldn't help but notice that he is quick to trust people, and quick to believe what people tell him. He's also shown to take things literally.
"Soup's on!"
"I thought this was shish kabob?"
"It is, that was just an expression. You gotta learn not to take things so literally!"
Then there's the fact that his scissor hands are one big fat metaphor of autism (in my opinion). As an autistic artist myself, I have used my drawing skills to gain attention and friends over the years. It acted like a sort of "bridge" to connect me with other people. When someone could get past my initial awkwardness and see my skills and talents, they appreciated me. But then, if my autism became too inconvenient or bothersome to the other person, they'd drop me/"dump" me. I lost a lot of friends out of the blue growing up, and I never understood why. I've also been fetishized, like Edward has, by other girls who thought my innocence and mystery was endearing. We are also both INFP's.
Do you relate to Edward Scissorhands, or learn something new? Comment down below.
