A Comparison of Rebecca: Novel and Film

The film Rebecca and the novel are very similar but have some distinct differences. A movie sets the scene for the viewer, but in a book the reader has to imagine the characters and scenes. In a movie the sound effects, lighting, and props replace the long descriptions that are in the book. In Rebecca, some scenes are better with special supplies like sound, light, and props, and the novel is able to supply the reader with more detail.
The plot in the book differs from the plot in the movie. In the book, Mrs. Van Hopper and the soon to be Mrs. De Winter are packing for New York because Mrs. Van Hopper’s daughter is sick. This makes the reader feel sympathy for Mrs. Van Hopper. The movie contrasts this event by showing the viewer that her daughter is in fact engaged rather than sick. The movie makes the trip seem joyous in comparison to the book. Another major plot difference is Rebecca’s death. In the book, Max De Winter shoots Rebecca; however, in the movie, Rebecca fall...