The Learning Tree Analysis

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The Learning Tree, is an amazing work of art/film. A powerful film with multiple unexpected moments that really define and change and seriously effect the main character, Newt Winger. Besides having a powerful story and plot, the film was beautifully made with an unpredictable plot, with multiple thought provoking scenes with powerful and graphic scenario’s, I couldn't imagine this film any other way. The film is about a black teenager living in the 1920’s in Kansas. Newt is an intelligent unruffled young man who meets multiple racial prejudices, a very mature boy for his age he deals with the problems he faces with pride, having to deal with life changing choices that have the ability to effect his life forever.

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Kiner discovers them trying to take the liquor he attacks them, Booker hits him so hard he kills Mr.Kiner and runs, leaving behind the unconscious Silas Newhall. As a result, Silas Newhall goes on trial for murder of Mr. Kiner. and Newt hesitates to reveal what he knows, fearing that the white community will rise up against the black community. The suspense builds up while Silas Newhall goes on trial, and Newt is nothing but terrified to say something that could change his own life, as well as Marcus’. He's afraid of the backlash, with his fear it keeps you interested and emotional about what is happening. You as the viewer feel the pressure but as the person with morals you free you need todo whats …show more content…
That moment when he confessed the truth really effected the mood of the film, you could feel the worry in the scene about the retaliation it could create but it happened and it was an intense moment for everyone, Once he does it created a powerful scene when it makes Booker commit a desperate suicide inside courthouse back stairwell. Which was so unexpected and create the fear in everyone for Newt because they new what Marcus has done in the past, and considering this time it was his own

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