Edward Bloom A Man in Love With Himself
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Edward Bloom: A Man in Love With Himself
In the film Big Fish by Tim Burton, the main character, Edward Bloom, is a natural storyteller. There is no doubt about it. He tells stories with elements of fantasy with giants, witches, werewolves and much more. But his stories revolve around himself, and he tells them to dazzle and impress others. His life is in service of himself. He always needs to be in the center of attention. This is evident at Will's wedding reception. Everyone else stands around in awe. Nobody seems to notice his lack of interest in anybody but himself. A man so in love with life that he is more obsessed with himself then anything else...