Though these stage performances were sometimes credited for the novel's success, Kwee discounted the idea, writing that the two mediums were different and, in adaptations, changes were necessary.
Meskipun pertunjukan-pertunjukan panggung ini kadang-kadang diakui sebagai penyebab kesuksesan novel ini, Kwee mengabaikan ide ini, menulis bahwa dua media tersebut adalah berbeda dan, dalam adaptasi-adaptasi, perubahan diperlukan.