Consider whether or not the movie “Jaws” is a successful adaptation from the book. Using a clear definition of what success means to you, discuss what made the movie successful or not. Analyze the essential purpose of the book and compare it to the purpose of the movie. Was everything retained? If not, does it matter? Why or why not? Does the movie give you the same feeling as the book? If not, is that because of the filmmaker’s strategy or execution? Do any changes still honor the spirit of the book? What is that spirit? Fully describe your thoughts both on this particular adaptation and on the process of adaptation in general.
