THE TRANSFORMATION FROM PAGE TO SCREEN: A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF DIANA JONES AND HAYAO MIYAZAKI’S VERSION OF HOWL’S MOVING CASTLE

Abstract [English]

Howl’s Moving Castle (1986) is a classic fiction written by Diana Wynne Jones. Howl's Moving Castle, penned by acclaimed author Diana Jones, is a captivating fantasy story that weaves a mesmerizing tale of magic, romance, and self-discovery. Set in a whimsical world filled with enchantments and imaginative wonder, Jones takes readers on a transformative journey alongside her unforgettable characters. In the year 2004, the adaptation version was released by Japanese director and animator Hayao Miyzaki in collaboration with Studio Ghibli. However the adaptation of Howl’s Moving Castle takes a slight detour from the original and gives it a twist of its own. Miyzaki completely changes the ending of the story by adding elements that were not present in the story, completely changing the dynamic and the narrative structure. Though some changes in an adaptation is acceptable as long as it keeps the original plot intact. The objective of the paper is to analyze both works of Howl’s Moving Castle to see whether the adaptation was faithful to the original. The study will also highlight the elements of similarities and differences present in both works. Qualitative method of study will be used to analyze both works.