مقاربة ثنائيَّة الخير والشّرّ بين أدب الأطفال والفنّ السّينمائيّ: الحكاية الشّعبيّة أنموذجًا

Abstract

This scholarly article presents a nuanced examination of the dichotomy between good and evil as depicted in children’s literature and cinema. It delves into the analysis of two renowned folk tales from global heritage that have been reimagined into children’s narratives and cinematic adaptations. Specifically, it explores the story of “Jack and the Beanstalk” (JM, 1997), which inspired the film “Jack and the Beanstalk: The Real Story” (2001), as well as the story of “Sleeping Beauty” (JM, 1997), which served as the basis for the film “Maleficent” (2014). This study elucidates the transformative power of cinematic art in interpreting and reshaping narratives to align with a distinct cinematic perspective on the duality of good and evil. Consequently, it posits a discourse on how cinema presents a contemporary outlook on this dichotomy, prompting a reevaluation of how children’s literature tackles such existential issues. These issues, rooted in philosophy, ethics, and intellect, often transcend the understanding and perception of young audiences. The films, nonetheless, offer a modernized viewpoint distinct from the original textual versions of the stories, with the new adaptations reflecting more contemporary societal developments and ideologies.