In the 1930’s the Great Depression affected many, a large amount of those affected where people of color. The novel To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee talked about the racial prejudice against blacks during these years. Later on in 1962, a drama film adaptation directed by Robert Mulligan was released. In the story Jem and Jean Louise (Scout) Finch learn about the importance of accepting everyone through their father, Atticus. The book portrayed this story better than the movie through use of character development, plot events, and setting choices.
One of the most important characters in the story was the black housekeeper and nanny, Calpurnia (Cal). Cal played a large role in Scout and Jem’s development and respect of people no matter who
One of the most important characters in the story was the black housekeeper and nanny, Calpurnia (Cal). Cal played a large role in Scout and Jem’s development and respect of people no matter who