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Compare And Contrast To Kill A Mockingbird

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Reagan Cameron
Mrs. Marton
Eng. 9 Adv - D
25 May 2023
TKAM Compare and Contrast
Prejudice is still a problem today. Many people think it is a thing of the past, but that’s not true. There are many different kinds of prejudice. The story, To Kill A Mockingbird, shows many examples of this. It is a good book and a great film too. The Novel, To Kill A Mockingbird, by Harper Lee, is similar to the film version because racial prejudice is very apparent, yet differs because the characters differ a little bit between book and movie and they leave out many scenes, details, lessons, characters in the film.
Some of the Characters differ a little bit between book and movie. Boo Radley is an isolated neighbor who everyone leaves alone. He is a symbol for innocence and kindness. In the novel, Boo Radley's character is talked about alot and we know many things about him in a way. It portrays him as a misunderstood character and he is compared to the Mockingbird because he doesn’t bother anyone so he shouldn’t be bothered. However, the film doesn’t say as much about Boo. It leaves out many parts from the book that involved Boo. The film focuses more on Scout's perspective. It concentrates on Scout's journey and loss of innocence. …show more content…

It is shown mostly throughout the trial of Tom Robinson. He is accused of raping a white girl. Atticus proves him innocent, yet they still say he is guilty because of his race. Another example is how Scout was treated differently because she was a girl. In the book Scout said, “I could not possibly hope to be a lady if I wore breeches; when I said I could do nothing in a dress, she said I wasn't supposed to be doing things that required pants”. This shows how Scout was treated differently and how she felt about it. These examples of prejudice were shown greatly in both the book and

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