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    A Comparative Study of Alice Walker’s The Color Purple (1982) and its Film Adaptation (2023) : A Transmedial Approach.
    (Université Mouloud Mammeri Tizi Ouzou, 2025-07-07) Benatsou Ines; Sadat Lydia
    This master dissertation examines The Color Purple (1982) by Alice Walker and its 2023 film adaptation through the lens of the transmedial theory. The purpose of this study is to compare how the themes of education, marriage, and religion are represented across the two different media, and how these representations influence the audience’s understanding of the protagonist’s personal growth and self-realization. The Transmedial theory, first introduces by Henry Jenkins, focuses on how narratives adapt and transform across different media forms, provides a suitable framework for analyzing what is retained, altered, or lost in the shift from novel to film. The first chapter of our discussion outlines the core concepts of transmedial storytelling, which serve as the basis for the analysis. We argue that while both the novel and the film trace Celie’s journey toward empowerment, the medium through which her story is conveyed plays a crucial role in how key themes are developed and interpreted. For instance, in the novel, Celie’s inner transformation is deeply connected to her letter writing, whereas the film relies on visual storytelling, music, and performance to express her emotional evolution. The analysis reveals that education, marriage, and religion play a decisive role in shaping Celie’s identity and her gradual transformation, as each theme undergoes a significant evolution throughout her journey. The findings show that applying a transmedial perspective deepens the understanding of how different narrative forms influence meaning, emotional impact, and the way audiences perceive Celie’s growth.