Essay on Pride and Predjudice
The series of “Pride and Prejudice” creates a fourth layer that cannot be seen in Austin’s novel, which is not said or done but spoken physically through body language. While Austin positions the reader by accounting the events through the eyes of Elizabeth, she gives the reader the role of an eyewitness. She creates suspense through questioning of Darcy’s character.
The series adapted by Andrew Davies shows the events from a more neutral perspective. With the use of visual, sound, symbolic and editing codes, Davies is able to carefully position the audience and make an impact upon the viewer that offers a more modern role to the viewer. Davies gives the viewer a more independent perspective of both Darcy and Elizabeth. He places reason upon Darcy’s actions and the audience is made to suffer with Darcy, at the same time as being positioned within Elizabeth’s perspective. One does not have to read the novel in order to understand each of the characters and appreciate the beauty and reasons for this story becoming one of the greatest romantic classics of our time. The only film offers a visual account of the tale the novel. Read more…