Quick Links Romance Stories Have Different Expectations Compared to Love Stories Victor's Story Is All About His Agency & Confidence Emily Thinks That Finding Love Will Give Her Peace Emily Finds Resolution Outside of Romance The Most Interesting Part of Emily's Story Doesn't Call for a Happily Ever After

Tim Burton's Corpse Bride tells the story of a hapless suitor named Victor, whose parents arrange for him to marry a highborn lady named Victoria. Surprisingly, Victor and Victoria are compatible and enjoy each other's company from the very start, but their love story is derailed by Victor's panic at the wedding rehearsal. When Victor goes to the woods to practice his vows, he comes across a dead woman who he accidentally proposes marriage to.

Emily considers herself married to Victor, and yet their marriage doesn't really fulfill Emily's unfinished business as a dead person. Most Tim Burton movies, especially the ones for a younger audience,...