to kill a mockingbird
Film #1 To Kill A Mockingbird In this film, it was about growing up under extraordinary circumstances in the 1930s in the Southern United States. It was a time in history when racism was acceptable. Racism is a key theme in this film. The story covers a span of three years, during which the main characters undergo significant changes. Not only those who were black, but also those who affiliated with blacks, were considered inferior. Atticus, a lawyer, who defended the blacks in court was mocked. Example of this is when Mrs. Dubose said, “Your father (Atticus) no better than the niggers and trash he works for!” Mr. Dolphus Raymond was also criticized for affiliating with blacks, especially black females. Example is when Jem said, “He likes em’ (blacks) better ‘n he likes us (whites), I reckon.” Basically, you were black if you “liked” blacks. Blacks, because they were considered inferior, were expected to do everything for whites. Everything had to be perfect, without excuse. Even when Calpurnia, a Finch family friend, did not make the perfect cup of coffee, she was mocked.