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Why did Orson Welles read the radio broadcast war of the worlds as if it was happening right that moment rather than just reading the novel as it was written?
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∙ 7y ago
(Apex Learning) The radio version is told in the present tense as if events are happening in the moment, while the novel is told in the past tense.
Dejah Walter
Rickie Glover
Welles knew all along that the broadcast wasn't a true story (apex)
Orson Welles read the radio broadcast of "War of the Worlds" as if it was happening in real-time to create a sense of urgency and realism for listeners. This decision contributed to the panic and confusion that ensued among some listeners who believed the events were actually occurring.
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∙ 6y agoHe thought the H. G. Wells novel was so well known that people would recognize it.
Joe Mama
To add excitement and suspense to the story.
Anonymous
He wanted to create suspense by making the story feel more immediate and real.
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Who broadcast war of the worlds?
Orson Welles
why did Orson Welles read the radio broadcast war of the worlds as if it were happening at that moment, rather then just reading the novel as it was written?
Because the presentation has to fit the medium. If you were adapting a novel into a movie, you wouldn't have the entire movie be somebody sitting and reading the novel aloud. Movies are a different medium, and the story has to be told differently there for it to work. Radio is the same way. Welles' rendition is intended to preserve the drama of the original work while adapting it to a new medium. It should be noted, however, that the famous broadcast did include disclaimers to inform the audience that it was not a genuine news story.
How did Orson Welles's interview after the radio broadcast of War of the Worlds differ from the New York Times account of it?
Welles knew all along that the broadcast wasn't a true story (apex)
On October 30 1938 where was the radio broadcast that frighten America?
War of the Worlds. The broadcast was given by Orson Welles.
What has the author Benjamin Welles written?
Benjamin. Welles has written: 'Sumner Welles' -- subject(s): Diplomats, Biography, Foreign relations
What was the radio program that caused panic?
Orson Welles' 1938 broadcast "War of the Worlds."
What has the author Winifred Welles written?
Winifred Welles has written: 'The hesitant heart' -- subject(s): Accessible book
Does The War of the Worlds voice Orson Welles' point of view?
No, The War of the Worlds radio broadcast was a fictional dramatization of H.G. Wells's novel, not a reflection of Orson Welles's personal beliefs or point of view. Orson Welles directed and narrated the broadcast, which caused panic among some listeners due to its realistic presentation.
What verb tense does Orson Welles use in the radio broadcast War of the Worlds?
(Apex Learning) Present.
What was Welles's reaction to the public panic caused by his radio broadcast of The War of the Worlds?
He could not believe that so many listeners had thought the events described in the broadcast were real.
How did Welles capture the attention of people in the audience who may have been doing other things when his broadcast of The War of the Worlds began?
He mentions that the novel had been turned into a children's comic strip.
What has the author Cora Welles Trow written?
Cora Welles Trow has written: 'The parliamentarian' -- subject(s): Parliamentary practice
