Since he is inspired by his childhood, his films his work has an element of whimsy, wonder and naivete. His heroines are usually kind hearted and naive in a childlike manner, just like Victor in Frankenweenie (Burton, 2012) or Edward in Edward Scissorhands (Burton, 1990). Along with the childlike innocence, he also explores dark themes, such as death in Beetlejuice (Burton, 1988) or resurrection in Frankenweenie (Burton, 2012). He appreciates the fact that everyone has two sides to his or her personality and so, all of his films explore this delicate, contrasting balance of innocence/darkness and good/bad (Burton, 1995).