Mr. Knightley and Josh are both major characters in the book Emma and the movie Clueless. The book to film adaptation is almost accurate to a tee. Mr. Knightley and Josh are similar in countless ways, although inevitable variations do arise. Exposure to the book and the movie allows you to compare and contrast the two characters. You’re able to notice what brings them together, what sets them apart, and how the different time periods influence their persona.
In the book, Mr. Knightley’s relation to Emma is through the marriage of their siblings. In the movie, Josh is Cher’s supposed “ex-stepbrother”. Although unrelated to Emma and Cher Mr. Knightley and Josh take on a similar familial role. Furthermore, they both portray superior judgement,
In the book, Mr. Knightley’s relation to Emma is through the marriage of their siblings. In the movie, Josh is Cher’s supposed “ex-stepbrother”. Although unrelated to Emma and Cher Mr. Knightley and Josh take on a similar familial role. Furthermore, they both portray superior judgement,