Analysis on Pride and Prejudice Film version of Pride and Prejudice The original screenplay of “Pride and Prejudice” was written by Jane Austen in 1813 during the Romantic era, and its social origin lies in the late 18th century in England, when social rank was highly valued. Unlike texts, cultural characteristics, social, political changes and history are reflected in the form of images in the film. The original screenplay for "Pride and Prejudice" was first dramatized in 1940 by Robert Z. Leonard and also screened on BBC television. This essay will analyze the most recent dramatized version of “Pride and Prejudice (2005)” by Joe Wright. There are different opinions about “dramatization”. D. Andrew (1976) explained that “dramatizing” was “borrowing” an idea from the original script and “transforming” it into a film. On the other hand, W. Geoffrey (1975) suggested three ways of dramatization: "transposition", "commentary" and "analogy". However, there are dramatized versions that create an entirely new work from part of the original storyline. According to Joe Wright's production note, he mentioned that "it was time to bring Austen's original story, focusing on Lizzie, in all its glory to the big screen for audiences around the world to enjoy." enjoy". So, what may have attracted the director's attention to this novel is the popularity of a novel that can be loved by everyone. Additionally, the film allows its audience to see and hear such things as past images of 18th-century England that only existed in text or photo form. For example, the music played, the clothes and dresses they wear, and the means of transportation they use are shown in the film while the original texts describe these features in detail. The film shows the class difference using four factors including marriage, conflict and... .. middle of paper ......its Australia.Focus Features. (2005). Pride and Prejudice: The Production | Article: Featured article | Pride and Prejudice | Focus features. [online] Retrieved from: http://www.focusfeatures.com/article/pride_prejudice_the_production?film=pride_and_prejudice.Keiraweb.co.uk. (2005). keiraweb.co.uk - Pride and Prejudice Production Notes. [online] Retrieved from: http://keiraweb.co.uk/ppprod.html.Kishlansky, MA, Geary, PJ and O'brien, P. (1995). Civilization in the West. New York: HarperCollins College Publishers. Pride and prejudice. (2005). [film] Focus Features: Joe Wright.Sheehan, L. (nd). Historical Background of Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen | The basic program. [online] Retrieved from: http://www.college.columbia.edu/core/node/1765.Wagner, G.A. (1975). The novel and the cinema. Rutherford, NJ: Fairleigh Dickinson University Press.