20 key differences between Denis Villeneuve's Dune Universe and Frank Herbert's novels 

18) Use of Internal Monologues

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Herbert’s novel heavily relies on internal monologues to reveal the characters’ motivations, fears, and strategies. The films remove these entirely, instead focusing on dialogue and visual storytelling to communicate emotions and intentions. While this approach avoids exposition overload and feels more cinematic, it sacrifices much of the psychological depth that makes the book so compelling. Paul’s internal conflicts, in particular, feel less nuanced without direct access to his thoughts, which slightly flattens his transformation into Muad’Dib and reduces the audience’s understanding of his internal moral dilemmas.

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