Edward Scissorhands Timeline ( Real )

director_birth
August 25, 1958

Birth of Director Tim Burton

Tim Burton, the director of Edward Scissorhands, was born.

movie_release
December 7, 1990

Release of Edward Scissorhands

Edward Scissorhands, directed by Tim Burton and starring Johnny Depp, was released to the public.

Edward Scissorhands Timeline ( Fictional )

origin
Late 20th Century, Pre-1980s

Creation of Edward

An inventor creates Edward, an artificial man with scissors for hands, but dies before finishing him.

character background
Early 1980s

Edward Lives Alone

Edward lives alone in the inventor's mansion, isolated from society due to his scissor hands.

inciting incident
Early 1980s, Summer

Peg Discovers Edward

Peg Boggs, a kind Avon saleswoman, discovers Edward in the mansion and invites him to live with her family in the suburban neighborhood.

character development
Early 1980s, Summer

Edward Adjusts to Suburbia

Edward tries to adapt to suburban life, using his scissor hands for cutting hair, hedges, and creating topiary art.

plot development
Early 1980s, Summer

Edward Becomes Popular

Edward gains popularity for his unique talent in hairdressing and topiary, becoming a local celebrity.

romance
Early 1980s, Summer

Kim and Edward Grow Closer

Edward develops feelings for Peg's daughter, Kim, leading to a budding romantic relationship.

conflict
Early 1980s, Late Summer

Jim Becomes Jealous

Jim, Kim's boyfriend, grows jealous of Edward and tries to provoke him.

climax
Early 1980s, Late Summer

Party Incident and Misunderstanding

During a party, Jim causes trouble leading to a misunderstanding that makes the neighborhood turn against Edward.

conflict
Early 1980s, Late Summer

Edward Ends up a Fugitive

Edward is hunted by the angry townspeople after the confrontation with Jim.

conclusion
Early 1980s, Autumn

Edward Retreats to Mansion

After the events, Edward returns to the mansion, choosing isolation over society.