... the fact that Austen has generated a clear and overall striking message in her text. Heckerling further adapts the storyline of Emma to a new setting, changed values and culture, and a modification of techniques to suit the new medium as well as the 20th century. In doing so however, the message does ... of Cher's best friend, Dione, played by an African-American actress. The fact that Dione is intelligent, popular and gorgeous is used to create meaning, making her equal to Cher who is played by a white actress. There is no mention of back races in Emma and at the time of the novel socie...

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• Approx Pages: 15
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate