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Abstract: Charles Dickens is renowned as one of the greatest writers of the
Victorian era, and his novels have been adapted time and time again on the stage and
screen. Most of these productions have been presented as straightforwardly as possible,
with the intent to preserve the literary "accuracy" of the text in regard to plot,
characters, tone, and setting. In this thesis, I examine three ... read more"nontraditional
adaptations," works that deviate in some way from the manner in which Dickens's novels have
traditionally been adapted. Although these three adaptations use varied methods to
contemporize their works for stage and screen, they are united in the attempt to revitalize
the familiar narratives so that they may appeal to a modern audience. By analyzing the
themes, presentational styles, and theatrical and filmic conventions of these
nontraditional adaptations, I hope to challenge the assumption that a "good" or "important"
adaptation must be a traditional one.
Thesis (M.A.)--Tufts University, 2011.
Submitted to the Dept. of Drama.
Advisor: Downing Cless.
Committee: Sean Edgecomb, and Joseph Litvak.
Keywords: Theater, Theater History, and Film Studies.read less
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