I think To Kill a Mocking Bird stood the test of time do to it having such a moral impact on readers and viewers. In the article it read "....set the standard for how I wanted to parent. It serves as a model for how to live one's life."
*SHARE* I believe that the movie is still standing is because that it shows us of how life was back then, and all the prejudice against the African American population. The book also showed from that time that there were people who were against all the prejudice. This book also shows people today that the times aren't the same and much has happened in the past 50 years.
Harper Lee did an excellent job capturing the atmosphere of 1930's deep south. She took observations of her family and friends to capture what everyday life was like. This book is still read today, because it serves as a constant reminder of what a segregated America was like.
simply because address's many topics and themes that are still major problems today. some of these problems are racism, gender biases, and social class stereotypes.
By what is said in this atricle, it seems like the cast of this movie were very connected and had a lifetime bond. There were times when Mary Badham (Scout)said that the man who played Atticus sereved as a father role towards her. She even said that "I kid people and say I had reverse Oreo daddies because I had my daddy and Gregory Peck and Brock Peters." This pretty much implys how close the cast was. It amazes me how they could be that close, even though Mary Badman was so young when the movie was filmed. I also think that they chose the right man to play Atticus. By what was said, he sounded identical to the character he was playing. Which I think is good because it makes the movie more beleievable and it gives us a better view on the promosing man that Atticus Finch actually was.
I think this book has stood the test of time because of the simple fact that these "old" morals should stay known among society, and certain people realize that. The way people acted back in the 20's and 30's was much more formal than parents are teaching their children to act these days. Because of this fact, books like these NEED to stand the test of time to shed light on the way things used to be.
As much of a classic as the film and book are, the views and values of the story withstand the test of time for the fact they retain the value of our current society. Not only does it enlighten racism, it shows how we could improve our views on other religions and races.
I think the novel/movie "To Kill A Mockingbird" has stood the test of time because it teaches youan important lesson. It opens your eyes to new things and gives you a whole new perspective on things. The lesson it teaches is even though someone may look different they're still human. Don't judge a book by its cover. Just because they look different or have a different skin color doesnt mean they aren't human. They still, eat drink, and do everything you do everyday. Racism was the norm in the 1930s Alabama, stated in the "'Mockingbird" film at 50: Lessons on tolerance, justice, fatherhood hold true" article. People judge other people on how they look on the outside and this book teaches a lesson about that. This is an important lesson that everyone should learn and this is why i think this novel/movie was able to stand the test of time.
SHARE I think it has lasted for so long because it talks about issues that we are still dealing with today in our society. Not only just racism, but how Atticus raises his children and being honest with them instead of hiding the real world from them until they are older.
I think that this novel/movie has stood the test of time because it teaches a lesson that can always be learned. It teaches the lesson of not jumping to conclusion, or judging others just because they are different. It is important that everyone learns that being different isn't bad. This concept can be found through Scout, being herself and not acting like a "girl" as everyone says she should. this concept can also be found through racism in the novel/movie. During the time the story takes place it was normal for people to treat a black man differently than a white man. We can learn a lot from the way the Finch's can look past someone’s skin color, and look for the better in them no matter who they are. We will always be able to learn from this because whatever the year, or whatever the judgment, people will be judged. JB p8
This wonderful novel and picture film was deemed "culturally significant" by the United States Library of Congress and selected for preservation in the National Film Registry in 1995. Because of these factors, it does stand the test of time.
I think my main man "Atty" wanted to teach his children fairness so that they did not grow up to be like the unjust people of the Jury in that Maycomb trial. He wants to see his children grow up to be mature, successful people in their future.
I agree with Jarryd. I think that Atticus, because he was a lawyer, saw that fairness in a person was a good characteric and wanted his children to be like that also.
I agree with what everyone is saying. Atticus didn't want his kids to be close-minded like those in Maycomb. He wanted them to not be racist, and he wanted his children to treat everyone equally.
I agree with everyone as well, unlike most of the Maycomb population, Atticus is not quick to judge, and believes in the good in people. He felt it was important for his kids to have these same qualities as they were rare, but also rewarding.
I agree with everything that was said, but I also think that Atticus wanted to teach his children to be fair so that they can pass it onto their friends, neighbors, and children.
"Cecilia Peck noted that her father was 'so much like his characters in his films... He had great integrity, he had great dignity, and he was a true humanitarian.'" I like this quote because it is good to know that there are people who have characteristics similar to Atticus' and use them well.
This movie and book has stood the test of time because of the message it sends to so many people. Each person takes something from the book whether its the main theme or a certain scene. Each person has a different thought but when reading this book, it gives a new perspective on life, judgement, people, and how people can be treated.
i agree with this comment because this novel is an example of the way society used to be. Readung this book opens eyes of the reader and makes them realize that horrible things happened and we should learn from the mistakes people made back then.
I think this novel has stood the test of time because it represents minorities that were seen when the movie/book was made and minorities we see now. One example is Atticus being a single parent, this is a lot more common today than it was in the past. The book and movie kind of led the way for differences in society.
The article states that "Atticus was always straightforward with his kids, never mincing words, like any parent, he desperately wanted to keep them out of harm's way" Why do you think that Atticus was so straight foward with his children not reguarding their age?
I believe that Atticus was straight forward with his children because he's a defense attorney. I also think that he did this so that his children will grow up to be good people, not like the Ewells.
I agree strongly with Megan. I also think that Atticus did not want to look down on his children or treat them as lowers for specific reasons. It is possible that he assumed if he brought them up as adults to make their own choices, they would continue to be that kind of mature person in the later years of their life.
Atticus's was right to the point when it came to teaching his kids. His career made him an honest, and truth worthy person. That is why I believe that his parenting made his children honest.
I think he was as straight forward as he was because he wanted them to grow up to be as honest and promising as he was. You can tell how much he truly cares about his kids, and how he wants to teach them the proper ways to live life.
I think it was so they could mature faster and know what to expect in the real world. He knew although his children were young that they were intelligent and deserved to be treated as such. They deserved to know the truth about the world and not be lied to and trated like they were stupid.
I think Atticus was straight foward with his childern because he knew that they were going to learn things sooner or later and he figured that he should be the one to tell them the important life lessons
I think that the timing was perfect for when the movie came out because it was during the time in America where the breakthrough on discrimination was happening. Since it was released during the 60's i feel that the message and morals of the movie and the novel truly showed though to the world, which is probably why it is so famous, even today.
"to be crying for a black man was so taboo." This is why To Kill A Mockingbird is such a dynamic book. It helped change society's perspective of racism and stereotypes. Even if the books impact was only a little push.
I agree with this comment. Because, this book was well written, and became famous, more people would gain perspective on the morals and themes of what this book is about. It may have only been a little push, but it opened up the eyes of people in the world. As well as the aspect that because this book is still big today, people of younger generations can learn and gain their own perspectives.
It's sad how true that quote is. No mater how hard a parent may try, eventually the child will see the true colors or the world. Eventually lifes unjust cruelty, as well as it's beauty will become reality to their new eyes.
I agree that this statement is true. Atticus wants to preserve his son's innocence but he knows that it is impossible. That being said, I don't necessarily agree that everyone has a right to expose themselves to the bad things in the world. I think that they have a choice. People can choose whether or not they want to acknowldge what they consider bad.
"What would my father think if he saw me fighting back these tears when Tom Robinson gets shot?" -Mcwhorter Do you believe racism still occurs in the south today?
I think that there is some racism in the south today but i dont think that it is as bad as it was then. I do believe that some fathers in the south would react as McWhorter thouhgt her father would.
Racism will always be around, and not just in the south. It (racism) might not be always be directed towards the same race, but it will always exist. Its human nature.
everyone will always have thier own opinions and their own views on what is right and what is wrong. there will always be those with open minds and those who are to stuborn to change with the rest of the worl
I agree, racism is not only in the U.S but all over the world. I feel like it will not always be directed toward the same people but those who stand away from the rest, like an outcast, those who stand out always get criticized the most. That's all racism is anyway, it's those different than the majority and are categorized and stereotyped based on a select few in a "group."
share Racism will always be there, people will always have opinions on someone and judge them, whether it's good or bad. It definitely isn't as common today as it was during the story, but some people will always feel the way they do, due to what they were taught was right.
In the south the confederate flag (flag of a party who supported racism in the south) was flying in many places in the south untill just recently. I think the south is deffinitley still racist but just not as much as they used to be. But I don't think that you can catagorize racism to just the south when there is racism all through out our globe.
Cecilia Peck shared how alike Gregory and Atticus were. She said that, "He was an Atticus," Cecilia Peck said. I think it's very important for actors to not only be able to act the part but to be able to relate to it as it was THEIR life.
I agree and i also think its cool that the actor and actresses are like a family even off set of the movie
Quote-"(Atticus) was such a great daddy. He was such a great role model and he was so much like my own father. When my own father died two years after I got married, Atticus stepped up. It was wonderful. I'd pick up the phone and he'd be on the other end, 'Whatcha doin', kiddo?' 'How're ya doin?' I'd visit with his family, which I still do. It was a great relationship."
"Atticus gently reminds her that 'you never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view ... until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.'" This quote shows Atticus' parenting style.
I think this idea of mind should be used more often, as though it may create a nicer world by not judging as harshly. The idea is often used in anti-bullying speeches and was probably started around the time of the civil rights movement.
I believe that this book has stood the true test of time because of all the life lessons and truths it brings out. Many people turn a blind to what really happened in the 1900's and how everyone segregated African Americans just because of the color of their skin. In "To Kill a Mockingbird" the town is full of racism and hypocrites. Tom Robinson a man who was clearly innocent was convicted guilty just because he was African American. Harper Lee is revealing and reminding the readers what sinful actions people commit and the world truly is full of unwanted evil. But it is also reminded "you never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view ... until you climb into his skin and walk around in it." This book is full of lessons and examples of how corrupt the world can be even from the perspective of a child, but we must overcome all this evil and do the right thing just as Atticus did.
I don't believe today we turn a blind eye to what happened in the 1900's, I would believe most of us know what has gone on and that most of us are educated on it.
While I do agree with the sense that we are educated I would have to disagree with the fact that people wish to forget about it. This is because people are afraid of admitting their ignorance and in being afraid they naturally they pretend segregation didn't exist. Granted there are some people who take and learn form it and these are the open minded who will lead our future generation with no discrimination.
"To Kill a Mockingbird" does have a great model for parenting and how to live life. It shows all the lessons people should learn, and shows great points about family, and what family means.
Quotes from the Article: "It serves as a model for how to live one's life."
"They've taken this book and this film and modeled their lives after it because it has all of life's lessons included in it that we just don't seem to have learned yet. It's one of the greatest books and movies in teaching about being a father, about what it is to be a family and what it is to be a community. It's just brilliant for that."
"Actress Mary Badham ("Scout") called Gregory Peck "Atticus" until the day he died" This shows how much this mattered to the actors themselves as, "Scout" still called Gregory Peck "Atticus".
I agree as well that everyone should be equal, everyone has their own qualities and special things about them. No one can judge anyone without knowing the truth about them.
I agree that everyone should be seen as equal. Someone should not be judged because of the color of their skin or anything that involves them. If you have nothing good to say, don't say it at all. If you don't see someone as equal, you shouldn't make that known.
"by rooting for a black man, you were kind of betraying every principle that you had been raised to believe." This shows how society can make you believe something whether right or wrong. In TKAM, Tom would always be guilty no matter what the cause or what proof there was showing his innocence. Because there was such a pressure to be against blacks, no one would let him go free. They didn't care what the truth was, they didn't want to be harshly judged by their neighbors, and to be talked about around town. People would have rather Tom go to jail, for racist reasons, rather then to be the height of gossip.
SHARE This classic novel has stood the test of time not only thanks to its enticing plot and sense of mystery but also due to its abillity to affect the audience's emotions and ideals. Upon reading To Kill a Mockingbird, my outlook on life has changed considerably. I feel as though i have grown and matured along with the young characters of the novel and I am confident in saying that I have become more open minded and aware of the innocence of someone or something in situations presented to me. This is a result of Jean Louise Finch's as well as Jem and Dill's actions. Throughout the novel they unveiled new standpoints to which normally I would have overlooked. Their raw emotions and innocence allows them to see a situation for what it is and their young minds are not restricted to feeling the appropriate emotions that certain experiences evoke. Even today, people use To Kill a Mockingbird as a prime source to which they model their lives after. Whether it be Atticcus' parenting skills or the Family and community's open mindness, I would say all readers of this novel aspire to portray messages and morals extracted from To Kill a Mockingbird. Alyssa H. P8
In the article it said,"McWhorter thought that 'by rooting for a black man, you were kind of betraying every principle that you had been raised to believe.'" People were raised as racists, but seeing the way Atticus treated Tom Robinson int he film, it helped people see the wrongness of racism.
I think Atticus was part of a group who began teaching his children about the unjustness of racism. In the book Miss. Maudie thought the same and they were the first of their time during the movement.
The author of the novel, Harper Lee, touchs on a lot of controversal topics that changed away a lot of people think. Two examples are equality or fairness.
The author put the ideas or themes he wanted to get across, by what he made Scout and Jem say, and through their actions. Its interesting how many points he actually gotacross and the messages that you get from them.
Atticus(Gregory Peck) had a large impact on the rest of people in the film on and of screen. he was an amazing actor here is something that one of Gregory Becks daughters had said about him. Badham, who called Gregory Peck "Atticus," said her onscreen father "was such a great daddy. He was such a great role model and he was so much like my own father. When my own father died two years after I got married, Atticus stepped up. It was wonderful. I'd pick up the phone and he'd be on the other end, 'Whatcha doin', kiddo?' 'How're ya doin?' I'd visit with his family, which I still do. It was a great relationship."
I think it is very interesting how when doing this movie that the actors did come closer as a family. The movie was portrayed very practically and follows the plot of the book very well. Just by acting it these actors became better people themselves for example Gregory Peck (Atticus) was a very benevolent man, but in the end he was beyond kindness. The actors and actresses, in the end, became very close and afterwards seemed to always be there for each other and acted like a respectful family.
Alana C p8 SHARE: Why do you think the words "fairness, stubbornness, courage, love." were the last words written into the script? Do you think a different adjective is directed at a different character, or at all the scenes as a whole? Do you think that they leave a final impact on the audience? I don't believe that they are directed at the stories as a whole because in the case of Tom Robbinson fairness was deffinitley not present. Stubbornness would not be the correct word to describe Ms. Stephanie Crawford because she loved to state what was on her mind. Mr. Ewell and Mayella were cowardly to accuse Tom Robbinson. They are the reason his life was terminated. Finally because of all of the predjudice with Boo Radley and people of color love could not be used. I think each of these words describes a morale. A quality of a character that is valuable. Fairness can describe how Atticus was to all people. He helped Tom Robbinson when he knew that he couldn't win. He was fair to his kids and treated them as equals. Scout was stubborn. She was true to herself and wouldn't let anyone tell her who she should be, even when Aunt Alexandra tried to change her. Atticus was so courageous to risk himself and his family because he knew it was right to defend a man of color. He was going to defend him to the best of his ability. And finally love. Calpurnia showed love and a maternal nature towards the children, and they and Atticus showed her love in return even though she worked for them and it wasn't common in Maycomb for workers and the familys they worked for to be close.
""To Kill a Mockingbird" "set the standard for how I wanted to parent. It serves as a model for how to live one's life. There are a lot of people who have done that. They've taken this book and this film and modeled their lives after it because it has all of life's lessons included in it that we just don't seem to have learned yet." Would you rather be an honest parent no matter how much the truth hurt? Or Would you rather walk around the truth in order to not hurt your kids?
To answer the question above, I would much rather be an honest parent because it really show your child or whoever what the real world is like and it shows them it is always better to tell the truth the first time around.
I'd rather be an honest parent because, all though the truth might hurt and be frightening, I would not want to hide anything from my child and I would want them to have a better understanding of whatever the topic might be. I'd much rather tell them the whole truth than have them learn what might be lie from someone else. It's better to be safe than sorry.
Being an honest parent is better in the long run as keeping things from the kids could negatively impact them later in life, like figuring out the tooth fairy isn't real.
"I kid people and say I had reverse Oreo daddies because I had my daddy and Gregory Peck and Brock Peters," said Badham. this is wrong; nobody should ever say that in a public article. this book address's many topics including racism and i think that people shouldn't say that they have "reverse oreo daddies" in a book where racism is a main topic
I have to agree with that, even if the person is speaking in a joking manner, the person reading this will not take to kindly to be refereed to as an "Oreo Daddy".
I agree that saying something like this is inappropriate to say in an article because whoever might read the article could take offense depending on the way they view it. A phrase like "Oreo Daddy" is also inappropritae to say when the topic deals with racism
I strongly disagree. It is important to not just look at the statement, but who said it. Mary Badham grew up with her own father, Gregory Peck, and Brock Peters and has a close enough relationship with them where saying that is not inappropriate. She even states that she is kiddin.
Also, being that she starred in the film, I'm sure Mary is aware of the moral lesson on racism taught in the book. She obviously did not intend to contradict To Kill a Mockingbird
"There's a lot of ugly things in this world, son. I wish I could keep 'em all away from you. That's never possible." This quote is very important because it is true in both this book and in the real world. It also shows Atticus is a very caring parent because he is teaching Jem a very good life lesson.
Atticus is probably one of the best example's of a "man of justice". Not only does he do whatever he can to defend the innocent, he presents a great image of what lawyers should be like. Almost no man would even consider Tom Robinson's testimony , however Atticus was able to show that Tom Robinson was actually innocent.
I agree. Atticus is showing that he wants to shield his kids from the bad things that he saw so they won't be upset or worried about something that may have happened to him.
Atticus was very straight foward with his childern and always told them the truth, even when it wasn't always what they wanted to hear and that is why many people say that he is one of the best fictional fathers of all time
"There's a lot of ugly things in this world, son. I wish I could keep 'em all away from you. That's never possible." Do you think that it is this way in the society today, that you can't keep ideas away from someone all the time?
I really like this quote and I think it is perfect to use in this blog. As I posted, I do think it does relate to the real world because so many parent and kids stretch the truth a little bit so it doesn't hurt some one else when they should just say the truth straight up (D-Forms...Roll Tide)
I don't think this book will ever lose against the test of time. This book shows good parenting styles by Atticus. It also shows how bad racism can be. This book teaches many lessons and always will teach those important lessons.
This book/movie will never lose against the test of time, because it is a timeless theme. By reading this book, it teaches people about what used to go on at this time in America. It makes people realize how far we have come from those times
"Badham, who turns 60 this year" why couldn't they get a younger actor for scout the girl in the movie looks far to old for the part and, this just makes me think they could't find a good 6 year old actor for scout
"hey" is code for, "we're equal." in a societey where it is not acceptable to be equal with a person of color the most suddle of words were used to get the message across. why was it socialy negitave to have a positive opinion on an innocent person?
Well in the novel it brings out how it was wrong for them to say that Tom Robinson was guilty when evidence showed he wasn't. In their society they would have been thought lesser of if they agreed with Atticus that Robinson was innocent. I don't think there was a good reason for why they thought this, I think it was more of how they were brought up and that they didn't want to upset their elders by going against and saying that 'A black man was innocent'.
"Badham, who called Gregory Peck "Atticus," said her onscreen father "was such a great daddy. He was such a great role model and he was so much like my own father." This quote was said by the actress who played Scout in the movie. Do you think Atticus was ahead of his time in terms of parenting, and how?
"There's a lot of ugly things in this world, son. I wish I could keep 'em all away from you. That's never possible." This is a good quote from Atticus because he tells his kids the truth and he tells them he cam't stop from seeing ugly things which may have been referring to the Tom Robinson case.
This was a really good quote by Atticus I agree. I also agree it is referring to the Tom Robinson case because of how all the people are acting towards him. I think it also refers obviously to the general nature of everything in the world and you can try and hide it from people but the ugly truth comes out.
McWhorter thought that "by rooting for a black man, you were kind of betraying every principle that you had been raised to believe." McWhorter recalled thinking, "What would my father think if he saw me fighting back these tears when Tom Robinson gets shot?" because, at the time, "to be crying for a black man was so taboo."
Its interesting to think how this book/movie and racism really affected people
"Mockingbird" was a prestigious assignment for the director because the book had been a best-seller, "but it was a best-seller with a moral, which Hollywood doesn't always like,"
In this novel there were many good values to learn from. I've always wondered, why does Hollywood try and change the film? It appears that for this film they didn't make large changes from the book and film. But it bothers me that Hollywood wouldn't appreciate the morals and values that come from this book. Do you think it would be right to take out the morals?
I think if Hollywood took the morals out there would really be nothing left of the book. That's really what it is a lot of morals and values, without them it wouldn't be as special of a book.
no, because the theme of the book is morals. The author wanted people to learn how to go against the common beliefs, and to be a better person. The theme was also to stand up and defend what you believe in
"He was an Atticus," Cecilia Peck said. "He really was that kind of father to me and my brothers. I believe that he was always very much like Atticus but I think that doing the film when we were very young made him become even more that way and I think as much as he put of himself into the role, Atticus became him, too." The author of the book did a great job re-creating Atticus from the book to the movie.
In "Hey Boo," McWhorter recalled being upset that Atticus didn't get Tom Robinson off, because he was clearly innocent. But she noted that, because of her 1950s-1960s Deep South upbringing, she was "upset about being upset." This is about the racism she was brought up in. It shows that the whole situation she was upset about and the book shows that.
"Atticus Finch is one of the greatest fictional dads of all time, and in honor of the film's half-century mark, both his daughters spoke to CNN." This is true because Atticus raised his childern the right way and taught them valuable life lessons
i agree because he made sure he treated his children with respect and made sure they always got the answers to their questions. Making his children smarter and better people.
I think Atticus tried to shield Jem and Scout from the world because he didn't want them to see how cruel it can be at times such as the trial, which he told them they couldn't go to even though they snuck in. He wasn't successful because young children are curious and you can't hide them from everything. Once they get older daddy won't be there to "protect them" in the world.
He does this by treating the kids with fairness, he treats them like young adults, with respect and kindness. he never gives up on Jem and Scout and supports them.
I agree with the above comment, he does treat them as young adults. Atticus has succeeded as being a single parent. He taught his children to be respectable and to always think of others first. He raised his children with great morals and has also let them be independent.
"Overall, Atticus taught his children fairness and the importance of accepting people from all walks of life. When Scout makes fun of her backwoods classmate, Walter Cunningham, for pouring syrup over his entire meal and expresses a curiosity over Boo Radley's rumored morbid ways, Atticus gently reminds her that "you never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view ... until you climb into his skin and walk around in it."" this article really talks about the key points in the book which I think are how Atticus acts and teaches his children.
Gregory Peck says, "The world never seems as fresh and wonderful, as comforting and terrifying, as good and evil as it does when seen through the eyes of a child." Do you think his statement is true to any extent?
"Atticus Finch is one of the greatest fictional dads of all time, and in honor of the film's half-century mark, both his daughters spoke to CNN." I agree with this quote saying that Atticus was a great fictional dad because of the way he treated his children. He raised them as young adults which made them better people. And this benefitted them in life as the matured faster than the rest of the kids of their age.
It probably would have changed the whole feel of the story. I think a reason why this novel is so profound is because of how the narrator of the story speaks in a child like way.
"mockingbirds don't do anything but make music for us to enjoy. They don't eat people's gardens, don't nest in the corncribs, they don't do one thing but just sing their hearts out for us."-Atticus Finch
After reading this quote I now understand what the title of the book means. It is a sin to shoot mockingbird because they are harmless and innocent ceatures. Tom Robinsin was innocent as well yet he was still shot.It is a sin to kill him because he didnt do anything wrong the same as a mockingbird does nothing wrong.
I finally got this title once you pointed that out. Tom Robinson was found guilty because of this time period this book was written. He was an innocent man, just like a mockingbird.
I feel that this novel/movie stood the test if time because racism is always going to be around so this movie/novel just continues to be a reminder to the people that racism isn't okay and that there is no reason to treat any race different if they haven't done anything to you. This theme of people with different races not doing anything to us so there is no reason to treat them differentially is when Atticus says,"mockingbirds don't do anything but make music for us to enjoy. They don't eat people's gardens, don't nest in the corncribs, they don't do one thing but just sing their hearts out for us."
"Mockingbird" was a prestigious assignment for the director because the book had been a best-seller, "but it was a best-seller with a moral, which Hollywood doesn't always like,"- Raymond Foery
This book had a lot of racial comments, but that was normal in the 1930s in Alabama. I don’t think it’s right, especially when they accuse people just because they are black.
pd2 I thought it was interesting that the producers of the movie version of "To Kill A Mockingbird" chose a man that, in his life, resembled Atticus to play as Atticus. It was interesting to see both the daughter and Scoot's opinions on on Atticus.
I agree because the characters in the movie resembled the characters in the novel a lot by having very similar personality characteristics being the same.
I think that this article really exemplifies the main ideas of the novel in how it explains the major quotes and plot twists. I also really like how the actors that were portraying the main characters really lived and breathed as the characters which you don't normally see in movies now.
Mary Badham who played Scout Finch in To Kill a Mockingbird said about Families all over the world "They've taken this book and this film and modeled their lives after it because it has all of life's lessons included in it that we just don't seem to have learned yet. It's one of the greatest books and movies in teaching about being a father, about what it is to be a family and what it is to be a community". I think that this quote is very powerful and very true. In To Kill a Mockingbird, Atticus plays a man who teaches his kid how to act as adults, be respectful, well-educated children. People saw Atticus act maturely towards his children, and many families followed this lifestyle.
I liked how in the article they reffered to the actors in a way that was in the book. It was also nice to see that the actor that played Atticus and the actress that played Scout stayed such close friends
"I kid people and say I had reverse Oreo daddies because I had my daddy and Gregory Peck and Brock Peters," said Badham. Even though the movie was about racism, Badham though tom Robinson and atticus were like her parents after her father died. It felt like the whole set was a family and that's priceless.
I like this book because the characters seemed real!!!!!!!!! Atticus was ba and stood up for stuff no one else would. He stood up for black people and noone else would.
I feel that To Kill a Mockingbird has stood the test of time because people felt that Atticus is what people want in a person and a parent. They feel that if High School students see what a good person is, they will follow the example.
"mockingbirds don't do anything but make music for us to enjoy. They don't eat people's gardens, don't nest in the corncribs, they don't do one thing but just sing their hearts out for us."-Atticus Finch
This book and movie is still being read because the concept is still being talking about today. People are treated different because of their skin color. Also the title of this book fits the story because we are told how it is a sin to kill a mocking bird because they don't harm anything. more thoughts so come...
i agree with this completely. I think that it is a good thing that people should learn about because if people know about it then maybe people will come to understand that the color of skin isn't such a big deal.
I agree. i think that is very accurate because people are still being isolated by their skin color, and even though there are speeches and books on how it is wrong, it still happens today.
"It looks at that question of being a single parent and how you balance your parenting with your work life," she said, "it just speaks to people on so many levels." says Cecilia Peck.
This Quote really stands out to me because I never took the time to realize this whilst reading To Kill a Mockingbird. Being raised by a single parent and seing the struggles my mother faced to do so, gives me a new perspective of Atticus. I hope many single parents find hope in this novel by seeing that Atticus can raise Jem and Scout with what they have and that families can make it through difficult situations.
When reading this article, it occurred to me how the entire cast of the movie was one whole family. Even outside the movie they all stayed in touch and it brought them closer together as a family. One of the actors even mentioned how being a part of the movie made her rethink how she was raising her children and it helped her with her parenthood.
I agree. The movie not only helped people in real life, but it also helped actors in the movie. This shows how Atticus has affected many peoples lives.
This is important because in the book Attius, Jem, Scout, and Calpurnia is one big family. I like how they were like that in the book and continued to be so outside of the book.
I completely agree with Bowie. The live action and acting really made the characters develop a personality and it helped me follow along with the story line a little better.
I admire but not only in the book but the movie as well how the characters communicate with each other. It is so believable and the ironic part is an article with the actors and actresses comments state that they also have a close relationship in real life.
"To Kill a Mockingbird" set the standard for how I wanted to parent. It serves as a model for how to live one's life."
This quote, said by Mary Badham, says that people use the lessons and ideas in the book to help parents their children. I found that interesting because it is cool that people use this book as a guide for parenting.
I like how the article went into detail about the actors and how they saw each other as family of their own. It also showed how after the movie they became best friends: "I kid people and say I had reverse Oreo daddies because I had my daddy and Gregory Peck and Brock Peters," said Badham. (11th paragraph in the article)
“This brings up two subtle but notable scenes from the film that hinge on the word "hey." In the scene where Atticus is standing guard outside Tom Robinson's jail cell, it is Scout who diffuses the situation by picking out Walter's father from among the lynch mob and asking him to tell Walter she said "hey." At the very end of the film, when Scout realizes the mysterious man who saved her and Jem's lives is Boo (Robert Duvall in his dialogue-less screen debut), she looks at him, and says "Hey Boo." In a way, the word "hey" is code for, "we're equal."
In the article from CNN, I found this snippet to be very intriguing. Towards the bottom of the page, you may notice how they mention how the phrase ‘Hey’ was meant to mean, ‘We’re equal’. This implied message is well placed in the story whether it is when Scout says “Hey” to Mister Cunningham outside of Tom Robinson’s Cell, or when Scout says “Hey Boo” to Arthur Radley on her front porch. Cryptic messages are found throughout literature, and many authors call on them to add a hint of drama through implied meanings of words or phrases. Now that I know this, I am able to pick out hidden meanings throughout countless novels, as well as this one. Hopefully other will too be able to see the hidden meanings in this novel.
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i agree that everyone should be treated with equality and fairness. It is clever how they cam up with this code and it tied in well with the theme
DeleteWhy has this novel/movie stood the test of time?
ReplyDeleteI think To Kill a Mocking Bird stood the test of time do to it having such a moral impact on readers and viewers. In the article it read "....set the standard for how I wanted to parent. It serves as a model for how to live one's life."
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DeleteI believe that the movie is still standing is because that it shows us of how life was back then, and all the prejudice against the African American population.
The book also showed from that time that there were people who were against all the prejudice.
This book also shows people today that the times aren't the same and much has happened in the past 50 years.
Harper Lee did an excellent job capturing the atmosphere of 1930's deep south. She took observations of her family and friends to capture what everyday life was like. This book is still read today, because it serves as a constant reminder of what a segregated America was like.
Deletesimply because address's many topics and themes that are still major problems today. some of these problems are racism, gender biases, and social class stereotypes.
DeleteBy what is said in this atricle, it seems like the cast of this movie were very connected and had a lifetime bond. There were times when Mary Badham (Scout)said that the man who played Atticus sereved as a father role towards her. She even said that "I kid people and say I had reverse Oreo daddies because I had my daddy and Gregory Peck and Brock Peters." This pretty much implys how close the cast was. It amazes me how they could be that close, even though Mary Badman was so young when the movie was filmed.
DeleteI also think that they chose the right man to play Atticus. By what was said, he sounded identical to the character he was playing. Which I think is good because it makes the movie more beleievable and it gives us a better view on the promosing man that Atticus Finch actually was.
I think this book has stood the test of time because of the simple fact that these "old" morals should stay known among society, and certain people realize that. The way people acted back in the 20's and 30's was much more formal than parents are teaching their children to act these days. Because of this fact, books like these NEED to stand the test of time to shed light on the way things used to be.
DeleteAs much of a classic as the film and book are, the views and values of the story withstand the test of time for the fact they retain the value of our current society. Not only does it enlighten racism, it shows how we could improve our views on other religions and races.
DeleteI think the novel/movie "To Kill A Mockingbird" has stood the test of time because it teaches youan important lesson. It opens your eyes to new things and gives you a whole new perspective on things. The lesson it teaches is even though someone may look different they're still human. Don't judge a book by its cover. Just because they look different or have a different skin color doesnt mean they aren't human. They still, eat drink, and do everything you do everyday. Racism was the norm in the 1930s Alabama, stated in the "'Mockingbird" film at 50: Lessons on tolerance, justice, fatherhood hold true" article. People judge other people on how they look on the outside and this book teaches a lesson about that. This is an important lesson that everyone should learn and this is why i think this novel/movie was able to stand the test of time.
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DeleteI think it has lasted for so long because it talks about issues that we are still dealing with today in our society. Not only just racism, but how Atticus raises his children and being honest with them instead of hiding the real world from them until they are older.
I think that this novel/movie has stood the test of time because it teaches a lesson that can always be learned. It teaches the lesson of not jumping to conclusion, or judging others just because they are different. It is important that everyone learns that being different isn't bad. This concept can be found through Scout, being herself and not acting like a "girl" as everyone says she should. this concept can also be found through racism in the novel/movie. During the time the story takes place it was normal for people to treat a black man differently than a white man. We can learn a lot from the way the Finch's can look past someone’s skin color, and look for the better in them no matter who they are. We will always be able to learn from this because whatever the year, or whatever the judgment, people will be judged. JB p8
DeleteThis wonderful novel and picture film was deemed "culturally significant" by the United States Library of Congress and selected for preservation in the National Film Registry in 1995. Because of these factors, it does stand the test of time.
DeleteWhy do you think Atticus wanted to teach the children fairness?
ReplyDeleteBecause he was being a good father, and wanted his children to develop good morals.
DeleteI think my main man "Atty" wanted to teach his children fairness so that they did not grow up to be like the unjust people of the Jury in that Maycomb trial. He wants to see his children grow up to be mature, successful people in their future.
DeleteI agree with Jarryd. I think that Atticus, because he was a lawyer, saw that fairness in a person was a good characteric and wanted his children to be like that also.
DeleteI agree with everyone. I think that Atticus just wants what's best for his kids and doesn't want them to be treated unfairly.
DeleteI agree with what everyone is saying. Atticus didn't want his kids to be close-minded like those in Maycomb. He wanted them to not be racist, and he wanted his children to treat everyone equally.
DeleteI agree with everyone as well, unlike most of the Maycomb population, Atticus is not quick to judge, and believes in the good in people. He felt it was important for his kids to have these same qualities as they were rare, but also rewarding.
Deleteso that he could trust them to be honest in their lives just as he was. this was a very good life lesson for Atticus to teach his children
DeleteI agree with everything that was said, but I also think that Atticus wanted to teach his children to be fair so that they can pass it onto their friends, neighbors, and children.
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ReplyDeleteIt really seemed like Atticus and Gregory shared so many father-like characteristics, as well!
Delete"Cecilia Peck noted that her father was 'so much like his characters in his films... He had great integrity, he had great dignity, and he was a true humanitarian.'" I like this quote because it is good to know that there are people who have characteristics similar to Atticus' and use them well.
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ReplyDeleteThis movie and book has stood the test of time because of the message it sends to so many people. Each person takes something from the book whether its the main theme or a certain scene. Each person has a different thought but when reading this book, it gives a new perspective on life, judgement, people, and how people can be treated.
ReplyDeletei agree with this comment because this novel is an example of the way society used to be. Readung this book opens eyes of the reader and makes them realize that horrible things happened and we should learn from the mistakes people made back then.
Delete“Racism was the norm in 1930s Alabama, where Atticus couldn't convince a jury to acquit Tom Robinson, and it remained prevalent in 1960s Alabama.”
ReplyDeletethis is true but even today people in the south are still extremely racist towards African Americans.
DeleteI think this novel has stood the test of time because it represents minorities that were seen when the movie/book was made and minorities we see now. One example is Atticus being a single parent, this is a lot more common today than it was in the past. The book and movie kind of led the way for differences in society.
ReplyDeleteThe article states that "Atticus was always straightforward with his kids, never mincing words, like any parent, he desperately wanted to keep them out of harm's way" Why do you think that Atticus was so straight foward with his children not reguarding their age?
ReplyDeleteAtticus always treated Scout and Jem as adults, I believe it was just his parenting skills, and it established honesty within the family.
DeleteI believe that Atticus was straight forward with his children because he's a defense attorney. I also think that he did this so that his children will grow up to be good people, not like the Ewells.
DeleteI agree strongly with Megan. I also think that Atticus did not want to look down on his children or treat them as lowers for specific reasons. It is possible that he assumed if he brought them up as adults to make their own choices, they would continue to be that kind of mature person in the later years of their life.
DeleteI believe Atticus was forward with his children so that they relize what the real world is like and so that they become mature.
DeleteAtticus's was right to the point when it came to teaching his kids. His career made him an honest, and truth worthy person. That is why I believe that his parenting made his children honest.
DeleteI think he was as straight forward as he was because he wanted them to grow up to be as honest and promising as he was. You can tell how much he truly cares about his kids, and how he wants to teach them the proper ways to live life.
DeleteI think it was so they could mature faster and know what to expect in the real world. He knew although his children were young that they were intelligent and deserved to be treated as such. They deserved to know the truth about the world and not be lied to and trated like they were stupid.
DeleteI think Atticus was straight foward with his childern because he knew that they were going to learn things sooner or later and he figured that he should be the one to tell them the important life lessons
DeleteI think that the timing was perfect for when the movie came out because it was during the time in America where the breakthrough on discrimination was happening. Since it was released during the 60's i feel that the message and morals of the movie and the novel truly showed though to the world, which is probably why it is so famous, even today.
ReplyDeleteThis movie probably helped the movement showing that there was not just one point of view on the world.
DeleteI agree. This novel and movie probobly made many people realize just how bad the situation was getting.
Delete"to be crying for a black man was so taboo." This is why To Kill A Mockingbird is such a dynamic book. It helped change society's perspective of racism and stereotypes. Even if the books impact was only a little push.
ReplyDeleteI agree with this comment. Because, this book was well written, and became famous, more people would gain perspective on the morals and themes of what this book is about. It may have only been a little push, but it opened up the eyes of people in the world. As well as the aspect that because this book is still big today, people of younger generations can learn and gain their own perspectives.
Delete"There's a lot of ugly things in this world, son. I wish I could keep 'em all away from you. That's never possible."- Atticus Finch
ReplyDeleteIt's sad how true that quote is. No mater how hard a parent may try, eventually the child will see the true colors or the world. Eventually lifes unjust cruelty, as well as it's beauty will become reality to their new eyes.
DeleteThis statement is angering, the world should not promote censorship. Everyone has a right to see things, if they are bad or not.
DeleteI agree that this statement is true. Atticus wants to preserve his son's innocence but he knows that it is impossible. That being said, I don't necessarily agree that everyone has a right to expose themselves to the bad things in the world. I think that they have a choice. People can choose whether or not they want to acknowldge what they consider bad.
Delete"What would my father think if he saw me fighting back these tears when Tom Robinson gets shot?"
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Do you believe racism still occurs in the south today?
I think that there is some racism in the south today but i dont think that it is as bad as it was then. I do believe that some fathers in the south would react as McWhorter thouhgt her father would.
DeleteRacism still occurs everywhere... its just not as severe as it use to be
DeleteRacism still occurs in every part of the United States, but it will never reach the level that it was at
DeleteRacism will always be around, and not just in the south. It (racism) might not be always be directed towards the same race, but it will always exist. Its human nature.
Deleteeveryone will always have thier own opinions and their own views on what is right and what is wrong. there will always be those with open minds and those who are to stuborn to change with the rest of the worl
DeleteI agree, racism is not only in the U.S but all over the world. I feel like it will not always be directed toward the same people but those who stand away from the rest, like an outcast, those who stand out always get criticized the most. That's all racism is anyway, it's those different than the majority and are categorized and stereotyped based on a select few in a "group."
Deleteshare Racism will always be there, people will always have opinions on someone and judge them, whether it's good or bad. It definitely isn't as common today as it was during the story, but some people will always feel the way they do, due to what they were taught was right.
DeleteIn the south the confederate flag (flag of a party who supported racism in the south) was flying in many places in the south untill just recently. I think the south is deffinitley still racist but just not as much as they used to be. But I don't think that you can catagorize racism to just the south when there is racism all through out our globe.
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ReplyDeleteI think its cool how the actors had similar personalities to the characters that they were playing, and how they continued to act like them off set.
Quote from article: "She recalled fighting like real siblings with actor Phillip Alford, who played Jem."
It really seemed like Atticus and Gregory shared so many father-like characteristics, as well!
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DeleteCecilia Peck shared how alike Gregory and Atticus were. She said that, "He was an Atticus," Cecilia Peck said. I think it's very important for actors to not only be able to act the part but to be able to relate to it as it was THEIR life.
DeleteI agree and i also think its cool that the actor and actresses are like a family even off set of the movie
DeleteQuote-"(Atticus) was such a great daddy. He was such a great role model and he was so much like my own father. When my own father died two years after I got married, Atticus stepped up. It was wonderful. I'd pick up the phone and he'd be on the other end, 'Whatcha doin', kiddo?' 'How're ya doin?' I'd visit with his family, which I still do. It was a great relationship."
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"Atticus gently reminds her that 'you never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view ... until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.'" This quote shows Atticus' parenting style.
ReplyDeleteI think this idea of mind should be used more often, as though it may create a nicer world by not judging as harshly. The idea is often used in anti-bullying speeches and was probably started around the time of the civil rights movement.
DeleteI believe that this book has stood the true test of time because of all the life lessons and truths it brings out. Many people turn a blind to what really happened in the 1900's and how everyone segregated African Americans just because of the color of their skin. In "To Kill a Mockingbird" the town is full of racism and hypocrites. Tom Robinson a man who was clearly innocent was convicted guilty just because he was African American. Harper Lee is revealing and reminding the readers what sinful actions people commit and the world truly is full of unwanted evil. But it is also reminded "you never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view ... until you climb into his skin and walk around in it." This book is full of lessons and examples of how corrupt the world can be even from the perspective of a child, but we must overcome all this evil and do the right thing just as Atticus did.
ReplyDeleteI don't believe today we turn a blind eye to what happened in the 1900's, I would believe most of us know what has gone on and that most of us are educated on it.
DeleteWhile I do agree with the sense that we are educated I would have to disagree with the fact that people wish to forget about it. This is because people are afraid of admitting their ignorance and in being afraid they naturally they pretend segregation didn't exist. Granted there are some people who take and learn form it and these are the open minded who will lead our future generation with no discrimination.
Delete"To Kill a Mockingbird" does have a great model for parenting and how to live life. It shows all the lessons people should learn, and shows great points about family, and what family means.
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"It serves as a model for how to live one's life."
"They've taken this book and this film and modeled their lives after it because it has all of life's lessons included in it that we just don't seem to have learned yet. It's one of the greatest books and movies in teaching about being a father, about what it is to be a family and what it is to be a community. It's just brilliant for that."
"Actress Mary Badham ("Scout") called Gregory Peck "Atticus" until the day he died"
ReplyDeleteThis shows how much this mattered to the actors themselves as, "Scout" still called Gregory Peck "Atticus".
"She looks at him, and says 'Hey Boo.' In a way, the word 'hey' is code for, 'we're equal.'"
ReplyDeleteeveryone should be equal. the word hey should still have that meaning but unfortunately it does not.
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DeleteI agree as well that everyone should be equal, everyone has their own qualities and special things about them. No one can judge anyone without knowing the truth about them.
DeleteI agree that everyone should be seen as equal. Someone should not be judged because of the color of their skin or anything that involves them. If you have nothing good to say, don't say it at all. If you don't see someone as equal, you shouldn't make that known.
DeleteI agree that everyone should be equal. You can't judge someone by the way they look or act.
Delete"by rooting for a black man, you were kind of betraying every principle that you had been raised to believe." This shows how society can make you believe something whether right or wrong. In TKAM, Tom would always be guilty no matter what the cause or what proof there was showing his innocence. Because there was such a pressure to be against blacks, no one would let him go free. They didn't care what the truth was, they didn't want to be harshly judged by their neighbors, and to be talked about around town. People would have rather Tom go to jail, for racist reasons, rather then to be the height of gossip.
ReplyDeleteso true and so sad that things use to be that way.
DeleteSam took the words out of my mouth. its awful that things used to be like that.
DeleteSHARE This classic novel has stood the test of time not only thanks to its enticing plot and sense of mystery but also due to its abillity to affect the audience's emotions and ideals. Upon reading To Kill a Mockingbird, my outlook on life has changed considerably. I feel as though i have grown and matured along with the young characters of the novel and I am confident in saying that I have become more open minded and aware of the innocence of someone or something in situations presented to me. This is a result of Jean Louise Finch's as well as Jem and Dill's actions. Throughout the novel they unveiled new standpoints to which normally I would have overlooked. Their raw emotions and innocence allows them to see a situation for what it is and their young minds are not restricted to feeling the appropriate emotions that certain experiences evoke. Even today, people use To Kill a Mockingbird as a prime source to which they model their lives after. Whether it be Atticcus' parenting skills or the Family and community's open mindness, I would say all readers of this novel aspire to portray messages and morals extracted from To Kill a Mockingbird.
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"hey" is code for, "we're equal." In books, one word can have so much meaning.
ReplyDeleteIn the article it said,"McWhorter thought that 'by rooting for a black man, you were kind of betraying every principle that you had been raised to believe.'" People were raised as racists, but seeing the way Atticus treated Tom Robinson int he film, it helped people see the wrongness of racism.
ReplyDeleteI think Atticus was part of a group who began teaching his children about the unjustness of racism. In the book Miss. Maudie thought the same and they were the first of their time during the movement.
DeleteThe author of the novel, Harper Lee, touchs on a lot of controversal topics that changed away a lot of people think. Two examples are equality or fairness.
ReplyDeleteI think that Harper Lee porprayed Equality and Fairness very well in the novel through the characters and actions of the characters.
DeleteThe author put the ideas or themes he wanted to get across, by what he made Scout and Jem say, and through their actions. Its interesting how many points he actually gotacross and the messages that you get from them.
DeleteAtticus(Gregory Peck) had a large impact on the rest of people in the film on and of screen. he was an amazing actor here is something that one of Gregory Becks daughters had said about him.
ReplyDeleteBadham, who called Gregory Peck "Atticus," said her onscreen father "was such a great daddy. He was such a great role model and he was so much like my own father. When my own father died two years after I got married, Atticus stepped up. It was wonderful. I'd pick up the phone and he'd be on the other end, 'Whatcha doin', kiddo?' 'How're ya doin?' I'd visit with his family, which I still do. It was a great relationship."
"He was an Atticus," Cecilia Peck said. "...I think as much as he put of himself into the role, Atticus became him, too."
ReplyDeleteI think it is very interesting how when doing this movie that the actors did come closer as a family. The movie was portrayed very practically and follows the plot of the book very well. Just by acting it these actors became better people themselves for example Gregory Peck (Atticus) was a very benevolent man, but in the end he was beyond kindness. The actors and actresses, in the end, became very close and afterwards seemed to always be there for each other and acted like a respectful family.
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ReplyDeleteWhy do you think the words "fairness, stubbornness, courage, love." were the last words written into the script? Do you think a different adjective is directed at a different character, or at all the scenes as a whole? Do you think that they leave a final impact on the audience?
I don't believe that they are directed at the stories as a whole because in the case of Tom Robbinson fairness was deffinitley not present. Stubbornness would not be the correct word to describe Ms. Stephanie Crawford because she loved to state what was on her mind. Mr. Ewell and Mayella were cowardly to accuse Tom Robbinson. They are the reason his life was terminated. Finally because of all of the predjudice with Boo Radley and people of color love could not be used. I think each of these words describes a morale. A quality of a character that is valuable. Fairness can describe how Atticus was to all people. He helped Tom Robbinson when he knew that he couldn't win. He was fair to his kids and treated them as equals. Scout was stubborn. She was true to herself and wouldn't let anyone tell her who she should be, even when Aunt Alexandra tried to change her. Atticus was so courageous to risk himself and his family because he knew it was right to defend a man of color. He was going to defend him to the best of his ability. And finally love. Calpurnia showed love and a maternal nature towards the children, and they and Atticus showed her love in return even though she worked for them and it wasn't common in Maycomb for workers and the familys they worked for to be close.
""To Kill a Mockingbird" "set the standard for how I wanted to parent. It serves as a model for how to live one's life. There are a lot of people who have done that. They've taken this book and this film and modeled their lives after it because it has all of life's lessons included in it that we just don't seem to have learned yet." Would you rather be an honest parent no matter how much the truth hurt? Or Would you rather walk around the truth in order to not hurt your kids?
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DeleteTo answer the question above, I would much rather be an honest parent because it really show your child or whoever what the real world is like and it shows them it is always better to tell the truth the first time around.
DeleteI'd rather be an honest parent because, all though the truth might hurt and be frightening, I would not want to hide anything from my child and I would want them to have a better understanding of whatever the topic might be. I'd much rather tell them the whole truth than have them learn what might be lie from someone else. It's better to be safe than sorry.
DeleteBeing an honest parent is better in the long run as keeping things from the kids could negatively impact them later in life, like figuring out the tooth fairy isn't real.
Delete"I kid people and say I had reverse Oreo daddies because I had my daddy and Gregory Peck and Brock Peters," said Badham.
ReplyDeletethis is wrong; nobody should ever say that in a public article. this book address's many topics including racism and i think that people shouldn't say that they have "reverse oreo daddies" in a book where racism is a main topic
I have to agree with that, even if the person is speaking in a joking manner, the person reading this will not take to kindly to be refereed to as an "Oreo Daddy".
DeleteI agree that saying something like this is inappropriate to say in an article because whoever might read the article could take offense depending on the way they view it. A phrase like "Oreo Daddy" is also inappropritae to say when the topic deals with racism
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DeleteI don't think that the "Oreo Daddy" was said to be racist, it was probably an affectionate term for them.
I strongly disagree. It is important to not just look at the statement, but who said it. Mary Badham grew up with her own father, Gregory Peck, and Brock Peters and has a close enough relationship with them where saying that is not inappropriate. She even states that she is kiddin.
DeleteAlso, being that she starred in the film, I'm sure Mary is aware of the moral lesson on racism taught in the book. She obviously did not intend to contradict To Kill a Mockingbird
Badham, who turns 60 this year and is now a mother and a grandmother, said that "To Kill a Mockingbird" "set the standard for how I wanted to parent
ReplyDeleteAlthough our parents' generation seems to follow some "olden" ways of parenting, I can't help to wonder how our generation will raise our kids.
Delete"There's a lot of ugly things in this world, son. I wish I could keep 'em all away from you. That's never possible." This quote is very important because it is true in both this book and in the real world. It also shows Atticus is a very caring parent because he is teaching Jem a very good life lesson.
ReplyDeleteAtticus is probably one of the best example's of a "man of justice". Not only does he do whatever he can to defend the innocent, he presents a great image of what lawyers should be like. Almost no man would even consider Tom Robinson's testimony , however Atticus was able to show that Tom Robinson was actually innocent.
DeleteI agree. Atticus is showing that he wants to shield his kids from the bad things that he saw so they won't be upset or worried about something that may have happened to him.
Deletei agree i posted the same one i think he was referring to the Tom Robinson case
DeleteAtticus was very straight foward with his childern and always told them the truth, even when it wasn't always what they wanted to hear and that is why many people say that he is one of the best fictional fathers of all time
Delete"There's a lot of ugly things in this world, son. I wish I could keep 'em all away from you. That's never possible."
ReplyDeleteDo you think that it is this way in the society today, that you can't keep ideas away from someone all the time?
I really like this quote and I think it is perfect to use in this blog. As I posted, I do think it does relate to the real world because so many parent and kids stretch the truth a little bit so it doesn't hurt some one else when they should just say the truth straight up (D-Forms...Roll Tide)
DeleteAgree it really described exaggerations. And the book does relate to real world situations.
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ReplyDeleteWhen do you think this book will LOSE against the test of time?
ReplyDeleteNever, There will always be hatred or prejudice between a certain group; it is human nature.
DeleteI dont think this book will ever lose against the test of time because everyone has an opinion and some are very prejudice towards different races.
DeleteI don't think this book will ever lose against the test of time. This book shows good parenting styles by Atticus. It also shows how bad racism can be. This book teaches many lessons and always will teach those important lessons.
DeleteThis book/movie will never lose against the test of time, because it is a timeless theme. By reading this book, it teaches people about what used to go on at this time in America. It makes people realize how far we have come from those times
Delete"Badham, who turns 60 this year" why couldn't they get a younger actor for scout the girl in the movie looks far to old for the part and, this just makes me think they could't find a good 6 year old actor for scout
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ReplyDeletein a societey where it is not acceptable to be equal with a person of color the most suddle of words were used to get the message across. why was it socialy negitave to have a positive opinion on an innocent person?
Well in the novel it brings out how it was wrong for them to say that Tom Robinson was guilty when evidence showed he wasn't. In their society they would have been thought lesser of if they agreed with Atticus that Robinson was innocent. I don't think there was a good reason for why they thought this, I think it was more of how they were brought up and that they didn't want to upset their elders by going against and saying that 'A black man was innocent'.
Delete"Badham, who called Gregory Peck "Atticus," said her onscreen father "was such a great daddy. He was such a great role model and he was so much like my own father." This quote was said by the actress who played Scout in the movie. Do you think Atticus was ahead of his time in terms of parenting, and how?
ReplyDelete"There's a lot of ugly things in this world, son. I wish I could keep 'em all away from you. That's never possible."
ReplyDeleteThis is a good quote from Atticus because he tells his kids the truth and he tells them he cam't stop from seeing ugly things which may have been referring to the Tom Robinson case.
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DeleteThis was a really good quote by Atticus I agree. I also agree it is referring to the Tom Robinson case because of how all the people are acting towards him. I think it also refers obviously to the general nature of everything in the world and you can try and hide it from people but the ugly truth comes out.
DeleteMcWhorter thought that "by rooting for a black man, you were kind of betraying every principle that you had been raised to believe." McWhorter recalled thinking, "What would my father think if he saw me fighting back these tears when Tom Robinson gets shot?" because, at the time, "to be crying for a black man was so taboo."
ReplyDeleteIts interesting to think how this book/movie and racism really affected people
"Mockingbird" was a prestigious assignment for the director because the book had been a best-seller, "but it was a best-seller with a moral, which Hollywood doesn't always like,"
ReplyDeleteIn this novel there were many good values to learn from. I've always wondered, why does Hollywood try and change the film? It appears that for this film they didn't make large changes from the book and film. But it bothers me that Hollywood wouldn't appreciate the morals and values that come from this book. Do you think it would be right to take out the morals?
I think if Hollywood took the morals out there would really be nothing left of the book. That's really what it is a lot of morals and values, without them it wouldn't be as special of a book.
Deleteno, because the theme of the book is morals. The author wanted people to learn how to go against the common beliefs, and to be a better person. The theme was also to stand up and defend what you believe in
Delete"He was an Atticus," Cecilia Peck said. "He really was that kind of father to me and my brothers. I believe that he was always very much like Atticus but I think that doing the film when we were very young made him become even more that way and I think as much as he put of himself into the role, Atticus became him, too." The author of the book did a great job re-creating Atticus from the book to the movie.
ReplyDeleteIn "Hey Boo," McWhorter recalled being upset that Atticus didn't get Tom Robinson off, because he was clearly innocent. But she noted that, because of her 1950s-1960s Deep South upbringing, she was "upset about being upset."
ReplyDeleteThis is about the racism she was brought up in. It shows that the whole situation she was upset about and the book shows that.
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ReplyDelete"Atticus Finch is one of the greatest fictional dads of all time, and in honor of the film's half-century mark, both his daughters spoke to CNN." This is true because Atticus raised his childern the right way and taught them valuable life lessons
ReplyDeletei agree because he made sure he treated his children with respect and made sure they always got the answers to their questions. Making his children smarter and better people.
Deletewhy would Atticus want to "shield" Jem and Scout from the world? And why isn't he successful?
ReplyDeleteI think Atticus tried to shield Jem and Scout from the world because he didn't want them to see how cruel it can be at times such as the trial, which he told them they couldn't go to even though they snuck in. He wasn't successful because young children are curious and you can't hide them from everything. Once they get older daddy won't be there to "protect them" in the world.
DeleteI think that it is just a natural father process to do so. He is unsuccessful because of the court cases ruling
DeleteHow do you think Atticus managed his role as a single parent?
ReplyDeleteHe does this by treating the kids with fairness, he treats them like young adults, with respect and kindness. he never gives up on Jem and Scout and supports them.
DeleteI agree with the above comment, he does treat them as young adults. Atticus has succeeded as being a single parent. He taught his children to be respectable and to always think of others first. He raised his children with great morals and has also let them be independent.
DeleteHe treats them with trust and honesty. He almost doesn't talk to them as if they are children, but more like young adults.
Delete"Overall, Atticus taught his children fairness and the importance of accepting people from all walks of life. When Scout makes fun of her backwoods classmate, Walter Cunningham, for pouring syrup over his entire meal and expresses a curiosity over Boo Radley's rumored morbid ways, Atticus gently reminds her that "you never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view ... until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.""
ReplyDeletethis article really talks about the key points in the book which I think are how Atticus acts and teaches his children.
Gregory Peck says, "The world never seems as fresh and wonderful, as comforting and terrifying, as good and evil as it does when seen through the eyes of a child."
ReplyDeleteDo you think his statement is true to any extent?
Yes it is true. It's true because children have not matured yet and still are innocent.
Delete"Atticus Finch is one of the greatest fictional dads of all time, and in honor of the film's half-century mark, both his daughters spoke to CNN." I agree with this quote saying that Atticus was a great fictional dad because of the way he treated his children. He raised them as young adults which made them better people. And this benefitted them in life as the matured faster than the rest of the kids of their age.
ReplyDeleteWhat important parts of the novel do you think would be drastically changed if it was told from an adult's point of view rather than Scout's?
ReplyDeleteIt probably would have changed the whole feel of the story. I think a reason why this novel is so profound is because of how the narrator of the story speaks in a child like way.
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"mockingbirds don't do anything but make music for us to enjoy. They don't eat people's gardens, don't nest in the corncribs, they don't do one thing but just sing their hearts out for us."-Atticus Finch
ReplyDeleteAfter reading this quote I now understand what the title of the book means. It is a sin to shoot mockingbird because they are harmless and innocent ceatures. Tom Robinsin was innocent as well yet he was still shot.It is a sin to kill him because he didnt do anything wrong the same as a mockingbird does nothing wrong.
I finally got this title once you pointed that out. Tom Robinson was found guilty because of this time period this book was written. He was an innocent man, just like a mockingbird.
DeleteI agree with what cool4lyfe said. The mockingbird in my opinion represents Tom Robinson because he was innocent.
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I feel that this novel/movie stood the test if time because racism is always going to be around so this movie/novel just continues to be a reminder to the people that racism isn't okay and that there is no reason to treat any race different if they haven't done anything to you. This theme of people with different races not doing anything to us so there is no reason to treat them differentially is when Atticus says,"mockingbirds don't do anything but make music for us to enjoy. They don't eat people's gardens, don't nest in the corncribs, they don't do one thing but just sing their hearts out for us."
ReplyDelete"Mockingbird" was a prestigious assignment for the director because the book had been a best-seller, "but it was a best-seller with a moral, which Hollywood doesn't always like,"- Raymond Foery
ReplyDeleteThis book had a lot of racial comments, but that was normal in the 1930s in Alabama. I don’t think it’s right, especially when they accuse people just because they are black.
this subject is still talked about thought. many people are still racist. it is a good topic for people to learn about. period 2
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ReplyDeleteI thought it was interesting that the producers of the movie version of "To Kill A Mockingbird" chose a man that, in his life, resembled Atticus to play as Atticus. It was interesting to see both the daughter and Scoot's opinions on on Atticus.
I agree because the characters in the movie resembled the characters in the novel a lot by having very similar personality characteristics being the same.
DeleteThe characters where like exactly the same but i think in the movie the characters seemed more real thden in the book.....
DeleteI think that they chose a person similiar to the character because they wanted to keep the authenticity of Atticus Finch.
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ReplyDeleteI think that this article really exemplifies the main ideas of the novel in how it explains the major quotes and plot twists. I also really like how the actors that were portraying the main characters really lived and breathed as the characters which you don't normally see in movies now.
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DeleteI agree, I like how Atticus' actor was just like the novel character.
I agree that Gregory Peck did a good job of becoming Atticus and was very good in the movie.
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DeleteMary Badham who played Scout Finch in To Kill a Mockingbird said about Families all over the world "They've taken this book and this film and modeled their lives after it because it has all of life's lessons included in it that we just don't seem to have learned yet. It's one of the greatest books and movies in teaching about being a father, about what it is to be a family and what it is to be a community". I think that this quote is very powerful and very true. In To Kill a Mockingbird, Atticus plays a man who teaches his kid how to act as adults, be respectful, well-educated children. People saw Atticus act maturely towards his children, and many families followed this lifestyle.
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DeleteI liked how in the article they reffered to the actors in a way that was in the book. It was also nice to see that the actor that played Atticus and the actress that played Scout stayed such close friends
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"I kid people and say I had reverse Oreo daddies because I had my daddy and Gregory Peck and Brock Peters," said Badham.
ReplyDeleteEven though the movie was about racism, Badham though tom Robinson and atticus were like her parents after her father died. It felt like the whole set was a family and that's priceless.
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I like this book because the characters seemed real!!!!!!!!! Atticus was ba and stood up for stuff no one else would. He stood up for black people and noone else would.
ReplyDeleteI agree 100% with you john. Atticus was a ba.
DeleteI feel that To Kill a Mockingbird has stood the test of time because people felt that Atticus is what people want in a person and a parent. They feel that if High School students see what a good person is, they will follow the example.
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Delete"mockingbirds don't do anything but make music for us to enjoy. They don't eat people's gardens, don't nest in the corncribs, they don't do one thing but just sing their hearts out for us."-Atticus Finch
ReplyDeleteThis quote is enjoying to read because its what the whole book and movie are based off of!
DeleteThis book and movie is still being read because the concept is still being talking about today. People are treated different because of their skin color. Also the title of this book fits the story because we are told how it is a sin to kill a mocking bird because they don't harm anything. more thoughts so come...
ReplyDeletei agree with this completely. I think that it is a good thing that people should learn about because if people know about it then maybe people will come to understand that the color of skin isn't such a big deal.
DeleteI agree. i think that is very accurate because people are still being isolated by their skin color, and even though there are speeches and books on how it is wrong, it still happens today.
Delete"It looks at that question of being a single parent and how you balance your parenting with your work life," she said, "it just speaks to people on so many levels." says Cecilia Peck.
ReplyDeleteThis Quote really stands out to me because I never took the time to realize this whilst reading To Kill a Mockingbird. Being raised by a single parent and seing the struggles my mother faced to do so, gives me a new perspective of Atticus. I hope many single parents find hope in this novel by seeing that Atticus can raise Jem and Scout with what they have and that families can make it through difficult situations.
When reading this article, it occurred to me how the entire cast of the movie was one whole family. Even outside the movie they all stayed in touch and it brought them closer together as a family. One of the actors even mentioned how being a part of the movie made her rethink how she was raising her children and it helped her with her parenthood.
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DeleteI agree. The movie not only helped people in real life, but it also helped actors in the movie. This shows how Atticus has affected many peoples lives.
DeleteThis is important because in the book Attius, Jem, Scout, and Calpurnia is one big family. I like how they were like that in the book and continued to be so outside of the book.
DeleteThe book was good but the movie was better it really showed the characters personality. And really helped people get an idea of the characters.
ReplyDeleteI completely agree with Bowie. The live action and acting really made the characters develop a personality and it helped me follow along with the story line a little better.
DeleteI agree with you because it gives you a clearer idea of the character relationships.
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DeleteI admire but not only in the book but the movie as well how the characters communicate with each other. It is so believable and the ironic part is an article with the actors and actresses comments state that they also have a close relationship in real life.
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I agree, i enjoyed the movie because it gave me a good visual aid along with reading the novel. It really captured the characters traits.
DeleteI liked the movie better than the book because movies always help you get a better understanding on what the author was trying to say.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you because the movie helps get a clearer image.
DeleteI agree, the movie was better than the book because it gave a good visual to how the characters look, and the way they acted.
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Delete"To Kill a Mockingbird" set the standard for how I wanted to parent. It serves as a model for how to live one's life."
ReplyDeleteThis quote, said by Mary Badham, says that people use the lessons and ideas in the book to help parents their children. I found that interesting because it is cool that people use this book as a guide for parenting.
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DeleteI like how the article went into detail about the actors and how they saw each other as family of their own. It also showed how after the movie they became best friends: "I kid people and say I had reverse Oreo daddies because I had my daddy and Gregory Peck and Brock Peters," said Badham. (11th paragraph in the article)
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Delete“This brings up two subtle but notable scenes from the film that hinge on the word "hey." In the scene where Atticus is standing guard outside Tom Robinson's jail cell, it is Scout who diffuses the situation by picking out Walter's father from among the lynch mob and asking him to tell Walter she said "hey." At the very end of the film, when Scout realizes the mysterious man who saved her and Jem's lives is Boo (Robert Duvall in his dialogue-less screen debut), she looks at him, and says "Hey Boo." In a way, the word "hey" is code for, "we're equal."
ReplyDeleteIn the article from CNN, I found this snippet to be very intriguing. Towards the bottom of the page, you may notice how they mention how the phrase ‘Hey’ was meant to mean, ‘We’re equal’. This implied message is well placed in the story whether it is when Scout says “Hey” to Mister Cunningham outside of Tom Robinson’s Cell, or when Scout says “Hey Boo” to Arthur Radley on her front porch. Cryptic messages are found throughout literature, and many authors call on them to add a hint of drama through implied meanings of words or phrases. Now that I know this, I am able to pick out hidden meanings throughout countless novels, as well as this one. Hopefully other will too be able to see the hidden meanings in this novel.
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