The film "The Postman" and the novel "Hold the stamp" - plot similarities and differences

At one time, Kevin Costner's film "The Postman" won the Golden Raspberry. And what's more, this is really a very naive and extremely budget-friendly movie creation. But you can't deny his sincerity, so it's still on the list of favorite tapes of many worthy people. And the great wizard of all Britain, Sir Terry Pratchett, was inspired by him so much that he even wrote one of his best books, "Keep the Brand".

Of course, Pratchett is always intertextual in the broadest sense of the word, but this time the allusions are completely direct and very specific. So, the scene from the movie where the main character reads the letters is almost literally reinterpreted in the novel, although the letters themselves are read to Woodlouse, but that's why it's a Disk soaked through with magic. The delivery scene of the first letter is also practically copied from the “Postman”, except that instead of the blind lady in the book we see an old greengrocer, but only the blind will not see the obvious reference.

Although, of course, the characters have the most obvious similarity - they are both deceivers, only the first one becomes a postman himself, and the second one is forced, but these are perfect details. And another quality that unites them is their preferences regarding women. Both of their partners are strong and integral personalities, surpassing their own strength of spirit. In a word, those for whom it is not a pity to become a hero.

The minor characters are also very interesting - the young man Ford in the film and the old man Groat in the book. Despite their seemingly drastic differences, they eventually come together with boundless faith in their hero and a willingness to give their lives for a good cause.

Fans of “The Postman” will probably enjoy Easter eggs with a monument, which opens in the film as a sign that a bright future has come, thanks to the unifying function of mail, and the book mentions it as a symbol of the good old days, when you could send not just a piece of paper with letters in an envelope, but feelings.

However, the film and the book share something much more than allusions and Easter Eggs - they share feelings. Both "The postman" and "Hold the Stamp" are filled with faith in a person - in that small spark from which the flame ignites, and it doesn't matter whether the rebirth of an entire nation or a single cause begins with this spark, the most important thing is that it gives people faith. a real miracle that they can accomplish with their own actions. In this sense, the antagonists are very revealing, who, according to the authors, embody the most dangerous evil on the one hand, and are the embodiment of the "dark companion" of each of the main characters. Both the postman and Moist see themselves in them, as they could (and once would like to) become. And when in the finale the good - Pratchett's relative, as always - triumphs, it can clearly be seen as the victory of the heroes not only over the enemy outside, but also over the evil inside themselves. Of course, "Keep the stamp" can also be read by those who "haven't looked at the Postman" or don't remember - this is a completely self-contained work, which contains many more references, and many wise thoughts are concentrated. But it is in conjunction with the film that the book is better understood. And wouldn't a conversation with your favorite author be deeper and more versatile? Imagine walking into a casino where everyone gets a free chip except you. That would feel unfair. The same logic applies to online betting. By entering a valid 1xbet promo code free bet in the registration form, you ensure you are not leaving free money behind. The code field sits right there on the page, waiting for you. After you finish creating your account and make a qualifying deposit, the system automatically credits the bonus funds. You can then use these extra credits to place accumulator bets, try live betting, or explore the casino section. Smart players never skip this opportunity.