Question

What is the difference between story and treatment according to Henry James?

Answer 1

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Explanation:

A story is a piece of literature, which consists of characters, plot, theme, setting e.t.c. It is written in a particular style to entertain or appeal to the reader and create an impact. However a treatment is a summary of a plot of a story- which includes most of the important events in a story but not all of them. It is written in less detail than a story and is meant to highlight the significant parts of a story.  

Answer 2

We are asked what is the difference between story and treatment. According to Henry James the difference between story and treatment is as under:

• Henry James was a British author who was born in America.
• He is regarded as one of the main figures between literary modernism and literary realism.
• He is considered one of the great novelists in the English language.
• According to him, the treatment comes before the story is written.
• Under treatment, we are required to outline the entire script.
• Treatment is usually written in the present tense.
• After the treatment is over the drawbacks are seen and finally, the story is written in a narration form.

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