From Page to Screen: The Psychological Impact of Violence in Literature and Film

Abstract

The present research study explores how violence is portrayed in literature and film, and the psychological impact it can have on audiences, with a particular focus on the works of Indian author Chetan Bhagat. By analysing his novels with their film adaptations, the study looks at how stories of violence are told, how they change when moving from page to screen, and how these narratives shape the way people think and feel.

The study analyses the text The 3 Mistakes of My Life and its movie adaptation Kai Po Che! analysing how each version presents violence and the emotional and psychological responses they arouse. Through the comparison, the research uncovers the coated and often complex role violence plays in storytelling, shedding light on how such narratives influence our understanding of human behaviour. Further, the study emphasises the need to engage critically with violent stories, both in books and films, to grasp the deeper psychological and social memories.