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In the context of adaptation studies, what is 'heritage cinema' often criticized for when adapting canonical literature?

  1. Shaky handheld cameras and digital effects that ruin the historical illusion
  2. Fetishizing lavish costumes and stately homes, sanitizing the novels' social critique
  3. Casting contemporary pop music stars instead of trained classical actors
  4. Altering classic novels' endings to add supernatural or sci-fi elements
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Correct answer: Fetishizing lavish costumes and stately homes, sanitizing the novels' social critique

Heritage cinema (such as many Jane Austen or E.M. Forster adaptations) is highly praised for its visual beauty, but critics note that its extreme focus on nostalgic elegance can dull the original author's sharp political edge. The lavish production design can transform a novel's fierce critique of class inequality, snobbery, or gender oppression into a comforting, romantic commodity that celebrates aristocratic luxury.

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