When a novel contains too many important characters to develop in sufficient depth in a film, a director may solve this problem by

A. creating composite characters who combine into one character the plot or thematic functions of two or more characters from the novel.
B. creating dramatic foils for each of the major characters.
C. adding an omniscient narrator.
D. changing the point of view of the characters.


Answer: A

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