Harper Lee's classic American novel "To Kill a Mockingbird" has entertained readers for decades. The story is a coming-of-age story set in the deep South during the 1930s, dealing with issues of race, justice, and morality. While the novel has been adapted into a film, the two formats have significant differences. I argue in this essay that the novel is more genuine than the film version. Therefore, the novel provides a more genuine portrayal of the story's characters, themes, and message by analyzing textual evidence from the novel. The novel portrays the characters in greater depth and tone than the film version. One example is that, Scout's father, Atticus Finch, who is portrayed as a strong, morally upright character in both the novel and the film. However, the novel provides readers with a more in-depth understanding of Atticus' beliefs, values, and struggles. For example, Atticus's speech to the jury during Tom Robinson's trial in the novel is more detailed and powerful than in the film. Atticus in the novel is also shown to be more complex and flawed, particularly in his relationships with his children and the residents of the town. …show more content…
The novel provides more context and insight into the deep South's racial tensions and prejudices during the 1930s. The novel, for example, portrays the Ewells, a white family who accuses Tom Robinson of rape, as more despicable and manipulative than the film does. This portrayal emphasizes the deep racism and prejudice that existed in the town and throughout the South. Furthermore, the novel's portrayal of Calpurnia, the Finch family's black housekeeper, provides a more complex and realistic depiction of a black woman's experiences in the deep South during this time