4.2.1.3 - Adaptation (Transformation Across Media or Contexts)
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What does adaptation mean in literature?
💡 Hint: Think about how stories can change form.
Name one example of a film adaptation.
💡 Hint: This movie features a famous classic story.
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What is adaptation in literature?
💡 Hint: Think about how stories transition across different platforms.
True or False: Adaptations can provide a new understanding of classic themes.
💡 Hint: Consider examples of modern adaptations.
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Explore the role of cultural context in adaptations. How might a modern retelling of a classic differ from its original version based solely on societal values?
💡 Hint: Consider the values you see reflected in today’s society.
Discuss how multiple adaptations of the same text can lead to diverging interpretations. Use Romeo and Juliet as an example.
💡 Hint: Look at both modern versions and historical interpretations.
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