What is a 'palimpsestuous' reading of an adaptation, a term popularized by literary theorists and used by Linda Hutcheon?
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Correct answer: Recalling the source text while watching the adaptation, a layered perception
A palimpsest is an ancient parchment that has been erased and written over, leaving traces of the old writing visible beneath. A palimpsestuous reading means the audience experiences the adaptation through a dual consciousness; the ghost of the source text constantly haunts and informs their interpretation of the new film version, enriching the text's overall meaning.
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