Response to the Film “To Kill a Mockingbird”
The film “To Kill a Mockingbird” was based on Harper Lee's novel. It is set in a quiet Alabama town in the 1930s. It portrays deep racial problems and social injustice that existed in the South during Depression. It also shows poverty and growing up themes as it is told by a seven-year old girl called Scout.Racial problems and social injustice dominate the story. A black man, Tom Robinson is falsely accused of raping a white farmer’s daughter, Mayalla. The film shows how racism affected the legal system. The central character in the story is Scout's father, the white lawyer, Atticus Finch who defends Tom Robinson. First, Atticus has managed to prevent the mob from lynching Tom before trial but he is helpless against social prejudice during the trial. A largely uneducated, white population finds the black man guilty, despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary. Atticus shows evidence proving Tom’s innocence, and Tom also testifies he is not guilty. The ending is tragic for Tom because he is not given a chance to appeal. He is shot dead by a deputy when he tries to “escape”. The black people of the town are very upset but not surprised at Tom’s unfair treatment. The black reverend said: “I ain’t ever seen any jury decide in . . .
The Cunninghams are country folks, farmers. On a different occasion, when Walter is invited to tea, Scout hurts his feelings: "He's gone and drowned his dinner in syrup and then he's pourin' it all over. Atticus tries to explain to Jem the difficult adult issues and makes him aware that: “There are a lot of ugly things in this world, son. Scout, Jem and Dill are the kids who are young enough to muck around and live in their fantasies but gradually they are involved in more serious issues of the adults and try to understand what is happening around. They also watch the trial and for them it is a painful lesson of injustice towards a human being as well as another proof of their father’s righteousness. The children prove to be very loyal and courageous when they protect their father against angry farmers in one of the most dramatic scenes of the film. The inhabitants are simple folk, mostly uneducated and farmers stricken by the depression. I wish I could keep them all away from you. Jem’s treasured box contains bits and pieces collected from a hole in a nearby tree. ” Overall, “To kill a mockingbird” is a powerful story that is as important today as it was in 1930s. The kids firmly stand by their father and it is Scout again who persuades the men to go away by talking to Mr Cunningham.
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