To Kill A Mockingbird Movie Vs Book Report

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After reading and watching “To Kill A Mockingbird.” the author’s choices were better than the choices made by the director of the movie . Scout character in the book was more relatable, which helped me to understand her. She swears to get attention by Atticus, Calpurnia, and Jem. Scout dresses like a tomboy, even though Aunt Alexadra wants her to dress like a girl. I can relate to Scout because she is a little like me.
The theme of the book is let someone be who they are is more evident in the book. For example, Scout learned that she should follow this lesson through Boo. She realized.....He’s not as horrible as she thought.
Jem grew up a lot more in the book. He was way more mature in the book. He doesn’t act like a jerk well he does

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