In the realm of literature and film, magical realism serves as a captivating genre that intricately intertwines elements of imagination and reality while stirring the lines between reality and imagination. Through the work of Tim Burton’s Edward Scissorhands, the potency of magical realism as a narrative device becomes evident, opposing conventional storytelling techniques and offering unique introspection on societal norms, visuals, and themes. Through the eccentric visuals, Burton blurs the lines between reality and fantasy through the world of Suburbia. In the opening scene, we see cookies being made with cookie cutters. The cookie cutter symbolizes that the world of Edward Scissorhands takes place where everyone and everything is common
