Bartleby, the Scrivener: Script vs. Film
Numerous of classical literary works and stories have been converted into movies and films which involves films and illusions. It is said that a picture is worth a thousand words. However, caution is and should be taken during the conversions to ensure that the original content is retained. The movies may, however, tend to dig dipper into the written context and may sometimes be more detailed than the literary works. Directors should, however, ensure that the original content of the movie is maintained to prevent an occurrence of misinterpretation of the stories by the audience. Despite the fact that the character traits of characters, storyline, setting and the story’s tone are ensured by Herman Melville, in his film "Bartleby, the Scrivener: A Story of Wall Street," the book version is at large better than the movie itself. Before he was known worldwide, Herman Melville lived a miserable, isolated life since he was isolated from the press and his readers. He has authored prominent literal works such as one that is regarded as a masterpiece; “Moby Dick” (Nash 109). The story entitled “A Wall of The …show more content…
The author for coming up with the initial story, the themes, the character and their traits, the setting of the story and the plot. The producer also helped in giving more meaning to the written literature through transforming it into the visible act. Producers should, however, take note of the implications of the different alterations they make to the original film when producing a movie. They should be keen to ensure that the original storyline intended by the writer of a book or film is maintained depicting all the themes and morals lessons
Numerous of classical literary works and stories have been converted into movies and films which involves films and illusions. It is said that a picture is worth a thousand words. However, caution is and should be taken during the conversions to ensure that the original content is retained. The movies may, however, tend to dig dipper into the written context and may sometimes be more detailed than the literary works. Directors should, however, ensure that the original content of the movie is maintained to prevent an occurrence of misinterpretation of the stories by the audience. Despite the fact that the character traits of characters, storyline, setting and the story’s tone are ensured by Herman Melville, in his film "Bartleby, the Scrivener: A Story of Wall Street," the book version is at large better than the movie itself. Before he was known worldwide, Herman Melville lived a miserable, isolated life since he was isolated from the press and his readers. He has authored prominent literal works such as one that is regarded as a masterpiece; “Moby Dick” (Nash 109). The story entitled “A Wall of The …show more content…
The author for coming up with the initial story, the themes, the character and their traits, the setting of the story and the plot. The producer also helped in giving more meaning to the written literature through transforming it into the visible act. Producers should, however, take note of the implications of the different alterations they make to the original film when producing a movie. They should be keen to ensure that the original storyline intended by the writer of a book or film is maintained depicting all the themes and morals lessons