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To Kill A Mockingbird Compare And Contrast Essay

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The Book is Always Better An immersive story, appealing characters, significant themes. Some may say Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird is a life-changing story. But does the film have the same effect? The story is about two siblings, Jem and Scout Finch, who live in a quiet county known as Maycomb county during the 1930’s. The two siblings encounter many issues in Maycomb and dig into the secrets and problems of the town. The novel is written by Harper Lee and the film adaptation is directed by Robert Mulligan. In the Film To Kill a Mockingbird, many plots, characters, story changers, and themes were not in the film
Miss Maudie’s house burning down is a major look into Miss Maudie’s personality and also a big part in the story overall. …show more content…

Dubose, Aunt Alexandra was not in the film at all. Aunt Alexandra is the sister of Atticus Finch who believes he is not raising his children properly. Aunt Alexandra moves in with Jem, Scout, Calpurnia, and Atticus around chapter thirteen and stays with them from then on. Aunt Alexandra is very important when it comes to Scout’s lady life. Calpurnia is still seen as the mother figure for Jem and Scout in the story, she still teaches Scout and helps her become more proper. ‘ “Stay with us Jean Louise” ‘She said. This was a part of her campaign to teach me to be a lady” Yes, Calpurnia does teach Scout to be more kind but Aunt Alexandra helped so much for the short period of time she was there. On top of that, Atticus and Aunt Alexandra have disputes whether to let go of Calpurnia or not. Aunt Alexandra wanted her fired because she moved in but Atticus disagreed. Also, while Aunt Alexandra is living in the Finch Household she reminds Jem and Scout to think like their father, Atticus. Strangely enough , Aunt Alexandra was not a character in the film. Aunt Alexandra could have changed Scout’s personality in the story and she could have changed the daily life in the Finch household. Many people question what the filmmakers were thinking when forgetting such an impactful character like Aunt Alexandra. It is hard to overlook Aunt Alexandra and her contribution to the

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Finally, Aunt Alexandra wasn't into the movie. It would have been important for her to be in the movie. This is because she was a women role model for Scout and if she was there it would have shown that Scout still didn't like girly clothes.

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Calpurnia is also a good mother figure for the children, because she can provide them with more culture and knowledge that they can use when they get older. When Scout, Jem, and Calpurnia went to church with Calpurnia, they learned valuable information about a community different than their own. Calpurnia was also very smart when there was a rabid dog. Because it was in the wrong season no one thought that it was true, but Calpurnia did and her never giving up saved people's lives. Lastly, Calpurnia teaches Scout and Jem that even though you know something does not mean you have to show it off all of the time and intimidate people.

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(Lee 134)” Calpurnia is a great mother figure, in my opinion Aunt Alexandra is only a good mother figure. She came to live with the Finch’s to help Atticus for when Scout starts growing into a woman. Aunt Alexandra says, “ We decided that it would be best for you to have some feminine influence. (Lee 170)”

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