THE ROLE OF DIALECT AND ACCENT IN MODERN FILM ADAPTATIONS: A CASE STUDY OF THE GULLIVER'S TRAVELS

In this article we analyze the unparalleled role of dialect and accent in modern film adaptations, focusing on Gulliver’s Travels. The research examines how pronunciation, regional accents, and dialectal variations are adapted for contemporary audiences. We compared Jonathan Swift’s Gulliver’s Travels with its cinematic adaptation and found that linguistic shifts in character speech and their pragmatic significance play a crucial role in audience perception. Using comparative, pragmatic, and phonetic analysis methods, it is determined not only how accents and dialects influence the audience’s emotions but also their impact—both positive and negative—on social stratification and character identity. The findings reveal that filmmakers, while preserving the moral essence that the writer intended to convey, face challenges in adapting the beauty of language in a way that is accessible and engaging for young film enthusiasts.