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THE JOURNEY OF INDIVIDUALITY IN THE CHILDREN’S WORLD: JUST WILLIAM (1922) AND FILM ADAPTATIONS

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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

  1. Berners, J. (1881). The Book of Saint Albans (W. Blades, Ed.). Elliot Stock.
  2. Bertens, H. (2001). Literary theory and criticism. Routledge.
  3. Blejmar, J. (2016). Playful memories: The autofictional turn in post-dictatorship Argentina. Palgrave Macmillan.
  4. Crompton, R. (1922) Just William [ePub]. Macmillan.
  5. Cutts, G. (Director). (1940). Just William [Film]. Pathé Pictures International.
  6. Davies, J. (Director). (1976). Just William [TV series]. London Weekend Television.
  7. Dickens, C. (1838). Oliver Twist; or, The parish boy’s progress. Richard Bentley.
  8. Field, T. (2001). Touch. MIT Press.

Ayrıntılar

Birincil Dil

İngilizce

Konular

İngiliz ve İrlanda Dili, Edebiyatı ve Kültürü, Çocuk Edebiyatı

Bölüm

Araştırma Makalesi

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

Kaynak Göster

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

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