TKAM Novel to Film - 1/12/15

Prompt: What do you think is the most important difference between the written and the film version? Provide evidence with specific details.

     What I thought was the most important difference in the film versus the book was the fact that Calpurnia did not come out as much. She is very important part of the book, her character helps the reader view Scout's persona. For example, in the book when Scout is being rejected by Dill and Jem, Scout spends more time with Cal and shows how Scout is more of a tomboy. Cal gives that woman influence in the novel. Some would say it was aunt Alexandra, after all she moved in with them for that reason, though Cal is always at the house and seems kinder than Aunt Alexandra. Overall, Cal helps Scout's character.

     Another major difference was when Atticus was making his closing remarks, he loosens up his clothing a bit to show confidence and that there is nothing to hide from the court. Even though this is very specific and may not seem as important, to me it does. In the novel when he does so, he still remains professional yet takes a stand. I could the film being able to demonstrate this, thought they did not include it. It is a small gesture that signifies something big. Since the trial Atticus is dealing with is very delicate yet tough to win because it includes racial injustices, Atticus has to not only speak to defend Tom he also has to find actions to win the trial. By doing so he did, which showed confidence and every little bit of his role counts.

     Of course, the book is always better than the movie. The reason for this would be because we all have imagination that has no limit. Therefore we can imagine things how ever we want and what we imagine might be perfect for us, that is why most prefer the book. Many, who are book lovers, say that they swallow up the words wTo Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee.
hen really for me it feels that the words swallow us up. Which at many times could be good or bad. Overall, it is quite an adventure, just how I had with

My Comments: Isabelle Ryan, Emily, and Amelia