What Did It Better:
The Movie or the Book?

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Research Sources

Jury of Her Peers (Book)

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Jury of Her Peers (Movie)

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Popcorn or reading glasses?

When it comes to a story, do you prefer reading about it or watching it?

According to Palmer, 77% of people believe that when it comes to classic stories, the book is better than the movie.

The movie version and the book version of "A Jury of Her Peers" both have the same plot, characters and main events, however, the book version does a better job of presenting the story.

Preview of arguments:

The book uses literary devices effectively

The book develops the characters more completely since we can see inside their minds (thoughts)

The book is relational (active) while the movie is passive and requires little imagination

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The use of literary devices in the book was an effective means to developing the story.

By allowing us to view the thoughts of the main characters, the book developed the characters more fully.

As an audience member, the book allows you to be an active participant using your imagination, while the movie only allows for a passive interaction.

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