There are many differences between the book and the movie, however the general plot summaries were fairly similar. One of the major differences was Esteben, he was much more caring and kind in the movie. We only see him rape on woman and his only outburst where when he whips Blanca and punches Clara. Other than that he was not as cruel and angry and does not have as many outburst as he does in the book. I am much more sympathetic towards him in the movie. Another major difference is Clara and her personality. In the book she goes against the norm of how women should act and she is a very strong woman. In the movie however she is very passive and reserved. Also, in the book one of the major themes that is emphasized is the role of women, their inequalities and roles in society. In the book we see how women were very passive, did what they were told and it was obvious how men ruled the society. I don’t see the gender inequalities as prominent in the movie.
In class we discussed that the book, by what we have learned, cannot really be considered magical realism . However, certain elements that, to others could be considered magical realist elements in the book are not in the movie. First off, Barabbas is a major part if the book, both starting and ending with him. Also, Uncle Marcos and his magical books, as well as the Mora sisters are not even included in the movie. They also, take away Clara’s powers and make them less significant in the movie. Most prominently everyone can see and talk to spirits, whereas in the book only Clara can.
Finally, in the book we can see the social injustice and this can be seen in Jamie and Nicholas as they grow up and are very different from one another. The boys are not in the movie either. There is also no house on the corner in the movie, which in the book could potentially be considered “the house of the spirits”.
There are many differences between the book and the movie, however the general plot summaries were fairly similar. One of the major differences was Esteben, he was much more caring and kind in the movie than he is in the book. We only see his cruelity when he rapes that woman by the river and his outbursts where when he whips Blanca and punches Clara. Other than that he was not as cruel and angry and does not have as many outburst as he does in the book. We also do not see as much violence from him in the movie. Another major difference is Clara and her personality. In the book she goes against the norm of how women should act and she is a very strong woman. The author strongly emphasizes how Clara is different from the average woman during this time period. In the movie however, she is very passive and reserved. Also, in the book one of the major themes that is emphasized is the role of women, their inequalities and roles in society. In the book we see how women were very passive, and did what they were told. It is obvious how men ruled the society. Gender inequalities are not as prominent in the movie.
ReplyDeleteThe book cannot really be considered magical realism . However, certain elements that could be considered or confused as magical realist elements in the book are not in the movie. First off, Barabbas is a major part if the book, both starting and ending with him but he is not seen or made mention of in the movie. Also, there is the absence Uncle Marcos and his magical books, as well as the Mora sisters. They also, take away Clara’s powers and make them less significant in the movie. Most prominently everyone can see and talk to spirits, whereas in the book only Clara can.
Finally, in the book we can see the social injustice and this was emphasized by the characters of Jamie and Nicholas. As they grow up they are very different from one another and have different social views and beliefs. The boys are not in the movie either. There is also no house on the corner in the movie, which in the book could potentially be considered “the house of the spirits”.