Abstract
This paper first explains that, in "Clueless", a 1995 movie adaptation of Jane Austen's classic novel "Emma", writer/director Amy Heckerling took broad license with many aspects of the story. The plot, language and setting were adjusted not only to modernize the novel but also to sell it to Hollywood producers and movie-going audiences. The paper then goes on, however, to point out that the similarities and the popularity of the story are more striking than the differences. The paper concludes that, although there have been more strictly faithful film adaptations of "Emma" and of other Jane Austen's novels, few are as enjoyable or as authentic for modern times as Amy Heckerling's film "Clueless".

From the Paper
"Heckerling also updates Austen's characters on a broader scale; because the extreme hierarchies of class that existed in Austen's England did not transfer to American soil well, especially in 1995, the class system is replaced by a network of high school cliques. Instead of the lower-class farmers and other tradesmen, "Clueless" presents the group of slackers and druggies, who regularly miss class and with whom it is disgraceful to be seen. The most important individual in this group, both in Emma and in "Clueless," is Robert Martin/Travis, love interest for Emma/Cher's friend Harriet/Tai."

Tags:relevant popularity homosexuality, high school cliques, first person

Abstract
This paper discusses the film industry's recent trend of creating modern adaptations of classic literature. The writer of this paper focuses on Jane Austin's classic novel "Emma" and it's modern day counterpart, "Clueless," written and directly by Amy Heckerling. This well-researched paper discusses the many similarities in both stories while examining whether or not the roles of women and men have changed over the years. This paper delves into Heckerling's modern adaptation of "Emma" which closely parallels the original text from themes to characterization as well as characteristics in both societies. This paper details the plots and main characters of both works. This paper examines the gender roles of both men and women in various areas including marriage, family, society, education and career as depicted in modern times as well as the Regency period.

From the Paper
"At the beginning of the novel, it is established that Emma's mother died so long ago that her presence is only a vague memory. In Clueless, the death of Cher's mother has been modernized. Cher's mother died from a freak liposuction accident. It is remarkable how even the minutest details are present in both works. Mr. Woodhouse is preoccupied with his digestion and because of this Emma is very concerned about his health. In Clueless, Mr. Horowitz is constantly obsessing about his cholesterol. Out of concern, Cher restricts her father to a strict diet. Both the Woodhouses and the Horowitzes are members of the upper-class society. Emma's father is well-known and everyone holds the Woodhouse family in high esteem. Cher's father is a renowned litigation attorney. In today's society, a profession such as this is looked upon with a lot of respect."

Tags:film, industry, literature, analysis, comparison, gender, women, society

Abstract
This paper examines how Jane Austen appears to have enjoyed a revival in contemporary cinema and how her novel "Emma" has been adapted in two different ways - "Emma" the film and "Clueless". It discusses both films and the novel upon which they are based in order to draw parallels and to determine the nature of the works in their capacity as entertainment and art.

From the Paper
"The film Emma was released in 1996, with Gwyneth Paltrow and Jeremy Northam in the starring roles. It is a romantic comedy about Emma Woodhouse, a 19th century woman who attempts to play the matchmaker for her friends. She has succeeded in this by having a hand in the marriage of her governess, Anne Weston, who is played by Greta Schacchi. Her next target is Harriet Smith played by Toni Collette. In this task Emma picks various men as possible candidates for Harriet. One is Mr. Elton and the other is Frank Churchill. They are however occupied by other loves in their lives. When the two fall for the same man Emma is forced to choose between friendship and love."

Tags:cher, image, class

Abstract
This paper argues that the idea of a media organization as diversified as Paramount Pictures with a strong public image to uphold, releasing a grossly sexist, maligning and insulting movie such as "Clueless" is practically beyond comprehension. The paper presents a negative critique of this film about affluent Beverley Hills, including comments about the footage and locations, the story line and the poor acting by Cher.

From the Paper
"The two truly contradictory roles in "Clueless," are the roles of Cher's two lamented loves in the film. First, of course is the fact she dates no one, doesn't particularly like anyone of the opposite gender and is, of course, still a virgin much to the surprise of all her friends. Then, as if by magic, there is suddenly the appearance of the gay young man in the midst of the class. Why the fact the males in the movie, but not the females know he's gay? Can this be possible outside the confines of realism? One must doubt the existence of such a situation especially in upscale Beverly Hills."

Tags:Cher, Beverley, Hills, homosexual

Abstract
This paper compares Jane Austen's "Emma Woodhouse" and Heckerling's
"Clueless" film counterpart, Cher Horowitz. The writer explores the characters' paths to self-knowledge, how they learn from their mistakes, and how both the film and novel tackle the issues involved with class divisions. The film is loosely based on the classic novel.

From the Paper
"The opening scenes of the movie and the first pages of the novel reveal a great deal about the characters and show their similarities from the start. Emma Woodhouse is a member of the rich, upscale society of a large village in nineteenth century England, while Cher Horowitz lives in a prominent, upscale home in Beverly Hills, California. In Highbury, the Woodhouses are "first in consequence there. All looked up to them (Austen, p. 7)." Cher's father's success as a litigation lawyer has brought them wealth and status in Beverley Hills."

Tags:rich, poor, english, jane, austen, cher, horowitz, allycia, silverstone

Abstract
This paper examines how although times have changed in between Jane Austen's novel "Emma" (1816) and Amy Heckerling's film "Clueless" (1995), the vales of humanity remain the same. It looks at how what has changed with the times is the attitude society has taken such values as tolerance and relationships and shows how through examination of these two main values, both composers use satire to criticize the society they live in.

From the Paper
"Before the values of humanity and the composers are addressed, the way in which times have changed must first be examined. Jane Austen wrote her novel in a time of social upheaval and revolution from the Napoleonic wars and the French revolution as well as the examining of values during the Enlightenment. The Enlightenment values rationalism and empiricism, direct emotion and removal of obstacles to correct and clarify understanding. These are the values of civic humanism, which means active and patriotic citizenship as well as an ethos and educational ideal."

Tags:satire, enlightenment, knightely

Abstract
This paper discusses how Perre Bourdieu's concept of "distinction" (economic, social, cultural capital) complicates class in the film, "Clueless."

From the Paper
"The term "class" carries many connotations, especially when relating it to Pierre Bourdieu's concept of distinction. Bourdieu introduces the idea of capital in relation to social, economic, and cultural class. If someone is identified as being "high class" they are generally considered to have high cultural capital, meaning that they are well educated in high cultural aspects such as music, art, or literature. But if someone is "upper class" this usually refers to his or her economic capital; this indicates that they have a good deal of money. While both of these terms use "class," the word has different meanings in each. Often when dealing with social structures, reference is made to a "social ladder" or certain "social classes." Those who distinguish themselves by this third set of "classes" possess varying degrees of the last distinction that Bourdieu describes: social capital. So, when using the word "class" at all, things become very complicated, especially when applying the word to a work, such as Amy Heckerling's 1995 film "Clueless." Since the word itself can include so many different associations, it is probably simpler to just discuss "Clueless" with reference to capital, since Bourdieu's distinction theory specifies the implications of each form taken by the word 'class'."

Tags:cinema, culture, feminization, film, gender, mass, studies, clueless, amy, heckerling, class, capital, consumption

Abstract
This essay is a discussion of three films: Slacker, Boyz N The Hood and Clueless as a genre of youth films. It considers their similarities and differences, how the form of each film influences its meaning, and what these films attempt to say about social relations (e.g. class, race, gender) in the U.S. in the 1990s.

Abstract
This paper explains that the didactic approach is strong in both Jane Austen's "Emma" and the film "Clueless" because each of the protagonist characters, Emma and Cher respectively, works to help others in her social circle obtain true love without regard for her own need for love. The author points out the similarities in the main characters: Emma is part of the rich, upscale society of a "large and populous village" in nineteenth century England; whereas, Cher lives in rich, upscale Beverly Hills. The paper relates that in both the novel and the film the minor characters work to illustrate the main characters and continue the pace of the storyline.

From the Paper
"Because of their wealth, both Emma and Cher are spoiled, in control socially, and tend to think too highly of themselves. This is a result of the lack of a maternal figure in their lives, as well as their fathers' over-indulgence. Cher has everything a teenage girl could want: money, her own Jeep, a huge wardrobe, et cetera. Like a lot of girls, she spends a large amount of time and money at the mall; however, she spends hundreds and thousands of dollars on her clothes, not the kind of money a typical teenager would spend."

Tags:didactic, love, friends, motherless, rich

Abstract
This paper examines Jane Austen's novel "Emma" and the different emphasis of novel and film versions, including the adaptation of the film starring Gweneth Paltrow and Amy Heckerling's film, "Clueless."

From the Paper
"Often when filmmakers create modern film adaptations of classic texts, much of the subtext and symbolism of the original manuscript is lost on the screen. Though the film adaptation of Jane Austen's novel Emma-first published in is ..."

Tags:Emma, film, Jane Austen, adaptation, Heckerling, Clueless