French novels and plays tell stories in different ways, and this can make it tough for the ideas in novels to shine through in plays. Here are a few reasons why:

1. How They’re Set Up:

   • Novels use complex storytelling with lots of detail.
   • On the other hand, plays depend mostly on conversations and actors performing.
   • Because of this difference, themes or main ideas can sometimes be misunderstood.

2. Building Characters:

   • Novels really dive deep into who the characters are and what they think.
   • This deeper understanding can be hard to show in plays since they need to keep things moving and visual.

3. Time Limits:

   • Plays have a fixed time to tell their stories.
   • This makes it tricky to cover all the ideas that novels explore in detail.

How to Fix This:

• Using a mix of different styles, like adapting a novel into a play or doing performance readings, can help connect these two types of storytelling.
• This approach allows for a better understanding of the themes, creating a richer experience for the audience.