In this thesis I have studied the novel 'The Pale Steed' (Конь бледный) by Boris Savinkov by analyzing recurrent themes. Then I have studied how these themes (religion and theater) are worked out...Show moreIn this thesis I have studied the novel 'The Pale Steed' (Конь бледный) by Boris Savinkov by analyzing recurrent themes. Then I have studied how these themes (religion and theater) are worked out or left absent in two movie adaptations (Исчадье Ада (1991) and Всадник по имени Смерть (2004)) of the novel, and how the director's choice of themes affects the image of the terrorist in the movies. Furthermore, I explored what influence the era and political environment in which the movies were produced has upon this imagery of the terrorist.Show less
