Clive Donner’s film A Christmas Carol, which is based upon the novella by Charles Dickens, is arguably one of the most authentic adaptations in this present time, however it poses several slight differences to the original storyline.
Both mediums represented the idea of family and familial gatherings at Christmastime as ones of warmth, joy and “all in a glow” brought on by the idea of hope through the birth of Christ and Scrooge as the stark opposite, a “grasping, scraping, clutching, covetous old sinner,” who personifies the absence of Christmas spirit. Scrooge, the epitome of a miser, is not without family- he chooses to disregard the existence of his nephew Fred and lives a solitary life. Both the film and the novella depict this reclusive …show more content…
Although minor, in the novella Scrooge pauses to admire door knocker, the one which transformed into Scrooge’s “sole friend” Jacob Marley the night before his transformative experience, and exclaims “it’s a wonderful knocker!” before gifting the Cratchit’s with the prized turkey. Prior to Marley’s death, the bond between the two, however business focused cannot be overlooked. This reflection upon Marley, the symbol of Scrooge’s past attempt at connection and additionally his catalysing warning to Scrooge shows his clear metamorphosis into a man “glowing with his good intentions”. Furthermore, the movie characterises the newfound friendship between Scrooge, his nephew and his nephew’s wife named Janet more heavily than the novella. This amendment is most likely due to the time period, in the 1840’s when the novella was published, it was not as acceptable to show great deals of affection however in the 1980’s when the film was released, society had changed into one less firm and traditional to one based upon more flexibility and individual choice. The film contrasts Scrooge’s changed behaviour towards his nephew by showing the beginning of his “wonderful happiness” through family and how the visitation of three spirits could literally change his life and the lives of all those closest to
Both mediums represented the idea of family and familial gatherings at Christmastime as ones of warmth, joy and “all in a glow” brought on by the idea of hope through the birth of Christ and Scrooge as the stark opposite, a “grasping, scraping, clutching, covetous old sinner,” who personifies the absence of Christmas spirit. Scrooge, the epitome of a miser, is not without family- he chooses to disregard the existence of his nephew Fred and lives a solitary life. Both the film and the novella depict this reclusive …show more content…
Although minor, in the novella Scrooge pauses to admire door knocker, the one which transformed into Scrooge’s “sole friend” Jacob Marley the night before his transformative experience, and exclaims “it’s a wonderful knocker!” before gifting the Cratchit’s with the prized turkey. Prior to Marley’s death, the bond between the two, however business focused cannot be overlooked. This reflection upon Marley, the symbol of Scrooge’s past attempt at connection and additionally his catalysing warning to Scrooge shows his clear metamorphosis into a man “glowing with his good intentions”. Furthermore, the movie characterises the newfound friendship between Scrooge, his nephew and his nephew’s wife named Janet more heavily than the novella. This amendment is most likely due to the time period, in the 1840’s when the novella was published, it was not as acceptable to show great deals of affection however in the 1980’s when the film was released, society had changed into one less firm and traditional to one based upon more flexibility and individual choice. The film contrasts Scrooge’s changed behaviour towards his nephew by showing the beginning of his “wonderful happiness” through family and how the visitation of three spirits could literally change his life and the lives of all those closest to