Honors Program Theses

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Open Access Honors Program Thesis

First Advisor

Nikki Zumbach Harken

Abstract

In this thesis, it emphasizes that the analysis of this topic was done through an extensive literature review. Throughout the research process, academic and scholarly articles were reviewed and quoted from previous studies. From previous literature, results express the idea of varying ideals and needs for the “perfect” film adaptation; additionally how the people researched the workers within the film and seeing the differences involving work with the script and actors. Screenwriting theory was also taken into account through previous research.

At the end of a decade, a literary trilogy became a new pop culture phenomenon, The Hunger Games. The theme of appearance frequently stood out on page, however, was it truly translated on screen? Film adaptation theory explains the road to adapting a piece of literature to film is a process. All of those involved in the creation of cinema impact how we, as audience members, see said media. Consider the professions of the script writers, the directors ideals versus the thoughts of the author, the question of involving the original writer, creativity of the adapted world, and the audience's reactions, all affect the success of the film. Appearance was a recurring theme that shaped how the main character viewed her world and how she viewed the worlds of the antagonists, side characters, and symbols within the narrative. Survival in Panem was impossible without consideration of appearance.

Year of Submission

2024

Department

Department of Communication and Media

University Honors Designation

A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the designation University Honors

Date Original

5-2024

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Creative Commons License

Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
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Language

en

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