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Compare And Contrast Tuck Everlasting

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When I first read the book [italicize]Tuck Everlasting[italicize], it made me recollect the daydreams of my childhood before I had any responsibilities or burdens. The story revolves around Winnie Foster and Jesse Tuck but also features a variety of characters that add depth to an otherwise simple story about love and what life means. [Italics]Tuck Everlasting[Italics] is a solid book with a very well done film adaptation, but there are quite a few differences between the book and film such as Miles's attitude towards Winnie, the method of Mae's rescue and the immortal toad.
The feel and tone of the film portray the book fairly well which is a rare feat in today's entertainment industry. Although the location is left undetermined, a warm wooded area describes a multitude of …show more content…

I believe Miles attraction to Winnie was removed from the movie since in the book Winnie was 10 and miles had already been married with children. [insert quote] Compared to film the book's plot is complicated romantically considering Tuck is supposedly over 100 years old. The film feels much more natural after the changes made to Miles character since they allow the film to focus more on Winnie and Tuck's relationship that at least has a lower perceived age-gap.
The book's method of rescuing Mae was decidedly simpler than the film's extravagant use of the Tuck brother's immortality and Winnie's deception. I can understand why they had Winnie and the Tucks play a more active role, as it added a bit of spice than simply popping open a window and swapping places.
My favorite part of the book is the talking toad that is, sadly, barely in the film. At its core, [italicvs]tuck everlasting[italics] is a children's fantasy novel, and a talking toad is very much a fantastical character. The toad also plays a vital role in the book as Winnie's friend and confidante to her worries and concerns. [insert

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