Edward Bloom is a likeable character.
He greets every person with a smile and an open mind. He is consistently
pleasant and positive. From the beginning of his life, all the way to the very
end on his death bed, Edward Bloom lives happily in his magical mindset. In his
tales, he comes across people of many differences to him. For example, his
first story is when he is challenged by friends to get the local witch in his
town, and have her show her glass eye which reveals the way they will die.
Edward takes on the challenge by knocking on the Witches door, politely
explaining himself, and respectfully treating the witch with manners despite
her creepy looks and creepy ways. I think the witch agrees to show her eye for
Edward and her friends, not because she means evil behind it, but rather
because she saw how genuine and charming Edward was to her. In her case she is
probably more use to people fearing her then liking her. I think Edward
probably liked her because she was different and unlike the rest of the people
in the town of Ashton, Alabama.
Another
character that Edward comes across in the film is Carl. When Carl is first
heard of he is known as a mysterious monster who eats the town’s livestock at
night. Edward volunteers to talk to “the monster.” Edward tracks down Carl,
only to find that he is nothing but a gloomy and goodhearted giant. In talking
to Carl, Edward finds that they both have something in common. The town of
Ashton is too small for the both of them. That is when Edward decides to travel
a new and bigger place. Together, the two new unlikely friends embark on their
journey. Here, we see Edward putting himself in comparison with someone of
clear difference. He understands the giant; thus forth helping Carl in a way that
helps himself to get up and get out as well. The mutual understanding of each other
helps creates a sort of bonding friendship between the two unlikely characters.
Once again, Edward Blooms charm wins over even the biggest of hearts. Overall
it is his open mind and open arms that is most admirable about him.
Linsey Shubert
ReplyDeleteI really liked your examples that you used to show the grotesque characters in comparison with Edward's brighter character. I used the witch as well because she is the perfect example of the grotesque and horror element that Tim Burton uses stealthily throughout the film. I did not use Carl but I'm really wishing I had because I really liked your explanation for he and Edward's friendship. Although I had not thought of Carl first when I was doing my blog, I see now that he is a good example for the grotesque as well as the witch. I also really liked your opening sentences about Edward because they gave your readers a nice insight into Edward's life and then you transitioned well into the rest of your blog. Very nice job.