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THE JOURNEY OF INDIVIDUALITY IN THE CHILDREN’S WORLD: JUST WILLIAM (1922) AND FILM ADAPTATIONS
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Children’s literature has undergone substantial evolution from the medieval period to the present, consistently reflecting shifting cultural and philosophical perspectives. Traditionally, it either presents the child’s world through an adult gaze or interprets the adult world from a child’s viewpoint. The twentieth century marked a pivotal shift by establishing a literary space where child characters could express themselves with authentic voices. Within the framework of individuality, self-expression manifests in two primary ways: through the active assertion of one’s identity or the passive acceptance of identities imposed by others. Each child, therefore, engages with and interprets the world through a uniquely personal lens. This study examines Richmal Crompton’s Just William (1922), which exemplifies the notion of “constructed childhood” as perceived by adult characters. Through the character of William—a child portrayed with both insight and intellectual acuity—the novel challenges prevailing adult conceptions of childhood. It serves as a reflective medium through which the adult world is invited to reconsider its attitudes toward children. Following the textual analysis of Crompton’s novel, this study will also evaluate its various film adaptations released in 1940, 1947, 1976, 1994, and 2010.
Anahtar Kelimeler
Kaynakça
- Berners, J. (1881). The Book of Saint Albans (W. Blades, Ed.). Elliot Stock.
- Bertens, H. (2001). Literary theory and criticism. Routledge.
- Blejmar, J. (2016). Playful memories: The autofictional turn in post-dictatorship Argentina. Palgrave Macmillan.
- Crompton, R. (1922) Just William [ePub]. Macmillan.
- Cutts, G. (Director). (1940). Just William [Film]. Pathé Pictures International.
- Davies, J. (Director). (1976). Just William [TV series]. London Weekend Television.
- Dickens, C. (1838). Oliver Twist; or, The parish boy’s progress. Richard Bentley.
- Field, T. (2001). Touch. MIT Press.
Ayrıntılar
Birincil Dil
İngilizce
Konular
İngiliz ve İrlanda Dili, Edebiyatı ve Kültürü, Çocuk Edebiyatı
Bölüm
Araştırma Makalesi
Yazarlar
Erken Görünüm Tarihi
28 Eylül 2025
Yayımlanma Tarihi
30 Eylül 2025
Gönderilme Tarihi
15 Haziran 2025
Kabul Tarihi
16 Eylül 2025
Yayımlandığı Sayı
Yıl 2025 Cilt: 8 Sayı: 3
APA
Aydın Koçak, Z. (2025). THE JOURNEY OF INDIVIDUALITY IN THE CHILDREN’S WORLD: JUST WILLIAM (1922) AND FILM ADAPTATIONS. Uluslararası Dil Edebiyat ve Kültür Araştırmaları Dergisi, 8(3), 1308-1319. https://doi.org/10.37999/udekad.1720005
AMA
1.Aydın Koçak Z. THE JOURNEY OF INDIVIDUALITY IN THE CHILDREN’S WORLD: JUST WILLIAM (1922) AND FILM ADAPTATIONS. UDEKAD. 2025;8(3):1308-1319. doi:10.37999/udekad.1720005
Chicago
Aydın Koçak, Zehra. 2025. “THE JOURNEY OF INDIVIDUALITY IN THE CHILDREN’S WORLD: JUST WILLIAM (1922) AND FILM ADAPTATIONS”. Uluslararası Dil Edebiyat ve Kültür Araştırmaları Dergisi 8 (3): 1308-19. https://doi.org/10.37999/udekad.1720005.
EndNote
Aydın Koçak Z (01 Eylül 2025) THE JOURNEY OF INDIVIDUALITY IN THE CHILDREN’S WORLD: JUST WILLIAM (1922) AND FILM ADAPTATIONS. Uluslararası Dil Edebiyat ve Kültür Araştırmaları Dergisi 8 3 1308–1319.
IEEE
[1]Z. Aydın Koçak, “THE JOURNEY OF INDIVIDUALITY IN THE CHILDREN’S WORLD: JUST WILLIAM (1922) AND FILM ADAPTATIONS”, UDEKAD, c. 8, sy 3, ss. 1308–1319, Eyl. 2025, doi: 10.37999/udekad.1720005.
ISNAD
Aydın Koçak, Zehra. “THE JOURNEY OF INDIVIDUALITY IN THE CHILDREN’S WORLD: JUST WILLIAM (1922) AND FILM ADAPTATIONS”. Uluslararası Dil Edebiyat ve Kültür Araştırmaları Dergisi 8/3 (01 Eylül 2025): 1308-1319. https://doi.org/10.37999/udekad.1720005.
JAMA
1.Aydın Koçak Z. THE JOURNEY OF INDIVIDUALITY IN THE CHILDREN’S WORLD: JUST WILLIAM (1922) AND FILM ADAPTATIONS. UDEKAD. 2025;8:1308–1319.
MLA
Aydın Koçak, Zehra. “THE JOURNEY OF INDIVIDUALITY IN THE CHILDREN’S WORLD: JUST WILLIAM (1922) AND FILM ADAPTATIONS”. Uluslararası Dil Edebiyat ve Kültür Araştırmaları Dergisi, c. 8, sy 3, Eylül 2025, ss. 1308-19, doi:10.37999/udekad.1720005.
Vancouver
1.Zehra Aydın Koçak. THE JOURNEY OF INDIVIDUALITY IN THE CHILDREN’S WORLD: JUST WILLIAM (1922) AND FILM ADAPTATIONS. UDEKAD. 01 Eylül 2025;8(3):1308-19. doi:10.37999/udekad.1720005