Name: 書籍與電影。艾瑪(1996、1997、2009、2020) (Book vs. Movie: Emma (1996, 1997, 2009, 2020))
Uploaded: 2021-01-14T10:53:02.000Z
Duration: 8 min 3 s

Jane Austen's fourth novel, Emma, is noteworthy for its distinctive style and character development.

珍奧斯汀的第四本小說《艾瑪》以其獨特風格和角色成長而聞名。

First published in three volumes in 1815, Emma revolves around social status and marriage

於 1815 年以三冊首次出版，《艾瑪》的內容圍繞著社會地位和婚姻，

in a subtle satirization of English  high society mores.

其中夾雜著英國上流社會風氣的微妙諷刺。

Contrary to Austen's belief about her unlikable heroine,

與奧斯汀本身認為女主角不討喜的看法相反，

Emma Woodhouse has been a beloved literary character for generations.

艾瑪伍德豪斯是幾世紀文學中備受喜愛的角色。

There have been over a dozen adaptations of Emma, from musicals to modern-day reimaginings,

艾瑪有許多的改編作品，從音樂劇到現代改編版都有。

so today, we'll take a look at four of the more recent traditional adaptations

而今天我們會欣賞四部對於這本迷人小說的

"Very dull in fact, I should be sure to say three very dull things as soon as I open my mouth, shan't I?"

「確實很無趣，我一開口就肯定會說三個無趣的事情，對吧？」

"I'm sure I never fail to say things very dull."

「我肯定我絕對能說出無聊的事情。」

"Yes dear, but you will be limited as to number,  only three."

「沒錯，親愛的，但你得遵守數量限制，只能說三件。」

The '90s saw an increase in productions inspired by Jane Austen's works,

90 年代以珍奧斯汀作品為靈感改編的作品越來越多，

including this theatrical film adaptation of Emma released in 1996.

包含這部於 1996 年出品的電影改編作。

The picturesque visual effects enhance the fairy-tale aspect of the film,

栩栩如生的視覺效果強化了影片的童話色彩，

with the eponymous character herself  glowing in each scene.

而與作品同名的角色本身在每個場景中都顯得容光煥發。

Although most of the plot remains intact, the film does not stress absolute fidelity

雖然大部分劇情未做更動，但影片並未強調會

For instance, Harriet, described as pretty and good-tempered, lacks confidence,

例如哈麗葉被描述為漂亮好脾氣但缺乏自信的人，

but the film seems to emphasize her unsophistication

但影片似乎著重於她的天真質樸並

and depicts her as a one-dimensional contributor to Emma's development.

描繪她為對艾瑪成長中單方面的奉獻者。

"Miss Woodhouse, do talk and make me comfortable again!"

「伍德豪斯小姐，請再說些能讓我好過點的話。」

"I suppose this would not be the right time to mention that Mr Elton was engaged."

「我猜現在不是提到艾爾頓先生已經訂婚的好時機。」

This adaptation updates the tone of the narrative,

這版改編的旁白口吻更佳現代化，

imbuing more romance into the dialogue and action.

在對話和動作上賦予更多浪漫情懷。

The archery scene adds further symbolism  to Emma and Knightley's discussion

射箭場景中，艾瑪和奈特利之間的談話為影片的整體感

Jane Austen's use of free indirect discourse as a narrative device

珍奧斯汀運用自由間接言談做為敘述手法

enables us to empathize with Emma  through her point of view

讓我們能以艾瑪的視角來對她產生共鳴，

while also establishing an emotional distance.

The film endeavors to achieve the same ends through various letter writing scenes

影片常透過各種寫信場景來展現出艾瑪

that reveal Emma's self-deluded thinking.

With its romantic and comedic take on the perfectly imperfect heroine

以浪漫和喜劇的手法完美地講述了一個不完美的女主角

this adaptation of Emma aims to capture the hearts of the audience.

這版艾瑪的改編作力求捕捉到觀眾的心。

"I shall be sure to say three very dull things as soon as ever I open my mouth, shan't I?

「我一旦開口肯定能說出三件無聊的事情，對吧？

"But there may be a difficulty for you, Miss Bates.

「但對你而言恐怕有點困難，貝茲小姐

You'll be limited as to number--only three at once."

你有數量限制，只能說三件。」

Towards the end of 1996,  a television film version of Emma

1996 年底，電視電影版的艾瑪先後在

Filmed on a smaller scale, this adaptation presents a more believable look at the characters

這版改編作以較小規模拍攝，以更可信的方式呈現了居住在海伯里角色的形象，

inhabiting Highbury, with reminders of the era's class divisions scattered throughout.

同时也讓人聯想到當時代的階級劃分。

Scenes of the servants and lower classes  provide social context

透過僕人和下層階級的場景來了解社會脈絡

all the while still minimizingthe mention of poverty.

同時也能降低提及貧困的部分。

What also sets this adaptation apart are the scenes that bring Emma's fantasies to life.

讓這部改編作變得與眾不同的地方還有艾瑪對人生幻想的場面。

The film's dream sequences add an imaginative touch and reveal her romantically naive nature.

影片的想像片段增加了幻想中的接觸，並透露出她天真浪漫的性格。

「伍德豪斯小姐，我們終於見面了。」

The focus on conveying psychological nuance

對於傳達心理上細微差別的著重讓我們

allows us to get a fuller picture of Emma's personality

and how she matures with compassion and kindness.

以及她的熱情與親切是如何更加成熟的。

Viewers are able to see the social cues  that Emma misses,

觀眾能看到艾瑪未能注意到的社交線索，

emphasizing how appearances can be deceiving in such a well-mannered society.

這強調了在如此彬彬有禮的社會中，表象是能騙人的。

In this version, Emma not only undergoes a self-transformation

在這個版本中，艾瑪不只經歷了自我的轉變，

but also becomes socially conscious in an invented harvest supper at the end of the film.

同時也在影片結尾處虛構的豐收晚餐中產生社會意識。

"And I hope that you will come and visit us soon at Hartfield,

「我希望你會來哈特菲爾德拜訪我們，

with your sister, of course, and Miss Smith."

當然還有你妹妹和史密斯小姐。」

Nonetheless, this version takes care to include small details of etiquette

然而此版改編作對於定義當時代環境下至關重要的

that are crucial to defining the environment of the time,

resulting in an understated adaptation of this well-loved novel.

這使得這本有名的愛情小說改編作顯得較保守。

"Well then, I shall do very well at your game,  Miss Woodhouse,

「那麼你的遊戲我肯定能玩得很出色，伍德豪斯小姐，

That would be tailor-made for me, you know,

那可是為我量身訂做的，你懂得，

I can be relied upon to say three dull things as soon as I open my mouth, shan't I?"

我一開口肯定能說出三件無聊的事，對吧？」

You will be limited as to number--only three at once."

你有數量限制，一次只能說三件。」

This four-part BBC TV series was created with  the contemporary audience in mind,

這部四集的 BBC 電視影集是根據當代觀眾的看法而創作的，

to the extent that the adaptation attempts to be simultaneously modern

為了拓展觀眾群，此版改編作試圖現代化同時也忠於當時代

The result is an energetic retelling  that eschews the rules

最終以熱情蓬勃的方式重現故事，它捨棄了

The adaptation starts off with a Dickensian montage,

改編的開場就以狄更斯的蒙太奇手法拍攝，

replacing Austen's famous first line with a mournful omniscient narrator.

取代奧斯汀開頭著名的哀傷全知敘述者。

Rather than meeting Emma as a carefree young woman,

觀眾初見的艾瑪並非無憂無慮的年輕女子，

the viewer sees the unfortunate events that link Emma, Jane Fairfax, and Frank Churchill

而是透過艾瑪、珍菲爾費克斯和法蘭克邱吉爾童年的不幸事件

In doing so, we see more of Emma as a spoiled, self-centered child

透過這種方法，我們能看出艾瑪是個被寵壞、自我中心的小孩，

who grows into a willful and mischievous  young woman.

她長大成為一名恣意妄為和淘氣的年輕女子。

Additional scenes and dialogue are used for these extended backstories

額外增加的場景和對話是用來延伸故事背景的，

and to further flesh out secondary and minor characters.

並讓配角和其他小角色更飽滿。

"I congratulate you on your choice."  "Harriet."

「我以你自己的選擇而恭喜你。」「哈麗葉。」

This vision of Emma focuses on demonstrating the relatability of this 200-year-old story

此版艾瑪的視角重點是要展現這兩百多年前的故事和

The way that the characters act and speak, despite their surroundings,

撇除周遭環境，這促使我們以現代的視角來看

prompt us to see them through a modern lens.

I shall be sure to say three dull things as soon as I open my mouth."

我一開口肯定能說出三件無聊的事。」

"Ah, now there is the difficulty. When have you stop at three?"

「但有個困難，你何時只講三件事呢？」

The bold, highly aestheticised look of the film uses delectable backdrops

電影大膽、高度美感的時尚運用精美的背景和

and a playful musical score to create its own heightened world.

俏皮的樂曲創造出它自身強烈的世界感。

Remaining largely faithful to the original source material,

the film leaves sections of the dialogue untouched

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