Question

Why might film makers or directors try to make the main character more likeable in the film than than in the book version of the story?

Answer 1

Answer:

Because authors usually tell the reader the main character's thoughts, the reader can empathize and still support the main character. In a movie, however, the audience doesn't get the "backstage pass" to the main character's thoughts. In order to make the movie more appealing, the filmmakers need to make the main character more likable.