A Comparative Study of the Characters in the Movie Lady and the Tramp (1955) and Lady and the Tramp (2019)

Abstract

This study discusses the comparison of character and characterization in two movies Lady and the Tramp (1955) and Lady and the Tramp (2019) using a comparative literature approach. The focus of this study is to analyze the differences in characters and characterization in the two movies and identify the factors that cause these changes. The theories used in this study include the Third General Principle in comparative literature by Zepetnek, the concept of character and characterization from Mario Klarer, and the theory of representation from Stuart Hall. This study uses a qualitative descriptive method to analyze the data collected from both movies.the results of the study show that there are 10 differences in character and characterization between two movies. In addition, five main types of representation were found, namely the representation of women, masculinity, race, gender, and power. The differences in characterization in the 2019 remake reflect changes in social and cultural values that have developed since the first movie was released, including shifts in gender and racial representation. This study shows that changes in character and characterization in the remake movie are not only creative decisions, but are also influenced by the social, cultural, and political dynamics of the time. Thus, this study contributes to understanding how media represents social change through characters in movies.