The Ethics Of Infidelity In Jekyll And Hyde

What happens when an adorably entertaining dog combine with the gothic wonder of Robert Louise Stevensens novel “The Strange Case of Jekyll and Hyde? The real question is “how does one strategically adapt a version suitable for kids?” Knowing what is necessary material to give acknowledgement to the source text is essential. The chapter “The Ethics of Infidelity” in “Adaptations Studies New Approaches” edited by Christa Albrecht-Crane and Dennis Cutchins perfectly explains the infidelities of adapting an original source text to fit a desired outcome. Vladimir Nabovok’s controversial novel “Lolita” is an example brought up within the chapter. As explained there is so many important ideas and theories to be considered with adapting “Lolita”, one needs to know the desired audience of the adaptation and themes that will …show more content…
Are they going to leave in the child girl being trampled over? How would they incorporate a cane murder? What is the proper way to go about such gruesome topics for an audience meant to be around 4-13? The chapter “The Ethics of Infidelity” brings up the idea that changes need to be made in order to satisfy the greatest outcome. Wishbone took liberties and changed the little girl into what seems to be an adult or teen woman and instead of being stepped on it is alluded that she is only pushed over by the mysterious Mr. Hyde. As the audience we in infer the woman was pushed because we see Mr. Hyde thrashing his way through people to get to his door. Simplifying and changing the content in this instance is very necessary because the main target audience is children. Showing violence and disturbing imagery/content to the impressionable mind of youth is very much frowned upon in today’s culture. Therefore the strategy of change and manipulation come into play for the audience to interpret the idea being (or not being) projected