REPRESENTATIONS OF THE MARGINALIZED TEEN IN SCREEN ADAPTATIONS OF JOHN GREEN'S PAPER TOWNS, AND LOOKING FOR ALASKA

Among today's authors of young adult fiction, American writer John Green stands out for his strong influence on both books and their screen versions. His novels, Paper Towns and Looking for Alaska., have received praise and become popular, connecting deeply with teen and young adult readers. These emotional and thoughtful stories have been successfully adapted into movies and TV shows, reaching an even wider audience. Lately, there has been a noticeable rise in web series and films that explore the inner lives and struggles of teenagers and young adults. This trend shows that media is paying more attention to youth voices and relying on them for cultural relevance. Green’s stories, with their honest look at love, loss, identity, and growing up, continue to shape and reflect how youth are portrayed in today’s media. Through these adaptations, the emotional depth of young adult fiction gains new life in visual and digital storytelling. This research article focuses on marginalized teens in the screen adaptations of John Green’s Paper Towns and Looking for Alaska.