The Movie

The first scene in the movie stands out to me the most. Because it is the first scene in the movie it is the first time you see the characters. It was such a shocker to see Dill as a well kept boy. And Scouts screeching, irritating voice. Both were completely the opposite of what I thought they were be in the movie.

I pictured Dill in the book more like a Walter Cunningham in the way he dressed and acted. And Scout, her voice was much higher than I would have thought for a tomboy. The setting, as in the houses and yards, was just like I pictured it. The costumes were ok because their wasn't much change in what clothes was worn between the time the film was made and the book was written.

My Life After To Kill A Mockingbird

This book hasn't had really a impact on my life and I don't believe I've changed. But I have learned that looking at things through someone Else's shoes is difficult but will help you in the future. Like when Atticus said, "You don't really know them until you get into their skin and walk around in it."

I also learned how difficult it used to be to get along with a different color group. The book taught me that it is nice to treat people with respect and they will do the same to you. Because I think that without respect, you have nothing.

Lifes Big Lessons

I think Jem and Scout are learning about a very big life lesson in these past few chapters and throughout the entire book. Racism. During the trial they observe a lot of racism coming through many people in many different ways. He observed the judges side with white people on every subject. He observed Tom Robinson being treated very unfairly by the the witnesses and prosecuting attorney. Also when Tom says,"I am really tired of white men's chances, and I prefer to take my own."This shows how fed up Tom is with racism.

I think racism is really important to learn about because I don't believe we students in this time understand how big racism and segregation was. We had different bathrooms, drinking fountains and stores. A lot has changed since that time but it hasn't completely disappeared. There is still racism in the U.S. but it is fading away and I'm glad it doesn't occur anywhere close to us. At least I don't think there is any active racism groups in Olympia?

Theme

There are several themes in To Kill A Mockingbird. One apparent theme that is shown through several characters is the Mocking Motif. A Mockingbird is an innocent person, or a victim, who has done nothing wrong, but people dislike them and avoid them for no good reasons. Three characters who are known to be "mockingbirds" are Dill, Tom Robinson, and Arther(Boo) Radley. Boo Radley did nothing wrong but sadly the people of Maycomb think of him as a weird person who never wants to be with people. Ms. Maudie gives an excellent definition of a mockingbird, "Mockingbirds don't do one wrong but make music for us to enjoy. They don't eat up people's gardens, don't nest in corncobs, they don't do one thing but sing their hearts out for us. That's why it's a sin to kill a mockingbird."(pg. 90).

Dill has also been innocent and sweet from the start but his parent don't care about him or spend any time with him. He feels so left out he runs away from home to Jem and Scouts house. Tom Robinson. on the other hand, is being accused of raping a white girl. Tom has no criminal record nor has done nothing to upset anyone. All three characters are mockingbirds for there own reasons.