Simon Langton's Pride and Prejudice reflect and challenge the values and attitudes of the 19th century through adaptation and appropriation of Jane Austen's novel. Time is an unchangeable force, and with time comes reflection of values, knowledge, and attitudes of the past towards themes common through time. As a result of changing context, it is expected that a contemporary audience will tire of the older texts and thus Langton reappropriates the 19th century novel to …
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…curtsying and bowing, to emphasis the strict rules and restrictions in their society. Although time has evolved the universal themes still remain, yet values and attitudes regarding these issues have changed. Simon Langton presents a contemplation of the dominant values of the 19th century packaged through a more suitable medium for today's audience, and reflects whist also challenging the values and attitudes through the architecture, the characterisation, and through the use of film techniques. 1500 words