Pride and Prejudice Adaptations

1. Pride and Prejudice Adaptations Amin Sijelmassi Aaron Jordan

2. Austen-Mania • Jane Austen has left an indelible mark on the literary world and continues to influence trends in society today • classics translated into more and more languages • Jane-related movies • "Becoming Jane" • "The Jane Austen Book Club" • Austen-related chick lit, instructional manuals and choose-your-own-adventure books • PBS Masterpiece Theatre Broadcasts • Adaptations of Austen's novels and a new drama based on her life. • Austen merchandise • Puppets, dolls, posters, bumper stickers and tote bags • Austenite- A fan or admirer of Jane Austen; someone who studies the works of Jane Austen. • Appreciation for the works of Jane Austen • Worldwide

3. 1995 TV Series • Critically acclaimed and a popular success • Jennifer Ehle "Best Actress" • Role of Mr. Darcy elevated Colin Firth to stardom • "A fresh, lively story about real people" • Elizabeth's clothes had earthy tones and were fitted to allow easy and natural movements in line with the character's activity and liveliness • Pale or creamy white colors for the clothes of the other Bennet girls • Richer colors for Bingley's sisters and Lady Catherine de Bourgh • Broadcast • Between 10 and 11 million people watched the original six-episode broadcast on BBC One • Probably as good as it [can get for a literary classic] • "a cultural phenomenon, inspiring hundreds of newspaper articles and making the novel a commuter favorite"

4. Bridget Jones's Diary • Modern version, set in London, more relatable to today, story line and message carry more weight. • Considerable amount of controversy surrounded the casting of the American Zellweger as what some saw as a British heroine. However, her performance is widely considered to be of a high standard. • Similar Characters (mother is pushy in an attempt to marry daughter, father is understanding and supportive of his children, love interest is also named Darcy • Similar Story line (Bridget has a choice between Darcy and Daniel Cleaver, who is similar to Wickham, she then finds out Darcy is actually the better of the two and chooses him. • She smokes, she drinks

5. Pride & Prejudice 2005 film • Greater deviation from the text • Changing the dynamics within the Bennet family • Elizabeth's gradual alienation from Jane as the film progresses; this is in contrast to the book, where Elizabeth confides more of her feelings to Jane after difficult events. • In the film, Darcy first proposes outdoors in the rain near a beautiful lake; in the book, this scene takes place inside a parsonage. • In the film, his second proposal occurs on the misty moors as dawn breaks; in the book, he and Elizabeth are walking down a country lane in broad daylight. • Earned four nominations at the 78th Academy Awards, including a Best Actress nod for Knightley • Heavy time compression of several major sequences, including Elizabeth’s visit to Rosings Park and Hunsford Parsonage, Elizabeth’s visit to Pemberley, and Lydia’s elopement and its subsequent crisis. • The elimination of several supporting characters, including Louisa Hurst, Mr. Hurst, Maria Lucas, Mr. and Mrs. Phillips, the Gardiners' children, and various military officers and townspeople.

6. Textual Spinoffs • Pride and Prejudice and Zombies • 2009 parody novel • Alternative universe version of Regency-era England • Mr. Bennet guides his daughters in martial arts and weapons training • Good reception

7. Textual Spinoffs • Mr. Darcy Takes a Wife • Picks up the story after their wedding • Happiest, most in-love couple imaginable • Elizabeth settles into her role as mistress of a large household • Filled with erotic encounters • Spicy wedding night

8. Films vs. Original Book • Bridget Jones's Diary: • ht0tp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rbv_hz3WzhU • 1995 TV Series: • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBgaO9Va5cA