The Adaptation of the Classics      

Recently many classics are being adapted in many ways, which has aroused great concern. In those adapted works, all plots are changed and all characters become somewhat watered down. In addition, some familiar characters expressing the good wishes of our common people have been distorted. There are many reasons accounting for this phenomenon. Among all these reasons, readers' preference plays a very important role. That is a precondition for the market of the adaptation of the classics. What is more, the concept of creativity is prevailing in every aspect. Besides, the improved living standard enables people to pursue and enj oy more choices of entertainments including the adaptation of the classics.As far as I am concerned, the adaptation of the classics does more harm than good. For one thing, since the classical literature is the representation of the outstanding art of our nation, the act of adapting may ruin its charm. For another, those adapted works will affect children' s outlook on life, who are the future of the nation and always believe what is in the works is the truth. In a word, the real classics should be presented on the bookshelves to lead people to appreciate the real art.