Analysis of To Kill A Mockingbird

The play ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ and its Historical Context

The play ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ is based on the book written by Harper Lee. The context and dating of this film align with historical context present during the time of this writing. Harper wrote the book in Alabama, her home state. The general order in the society was based on racial segregation where black people were required to use different facilities from the ones that white people were using. The write up will analyze different aspects of the film including its presentation of the law, moral views, and challenges that face legal actors in executing their duties.

The Realistic Account of the Legal Process

To a fair extent, the film gives a realistic account of the legal process. The struggles that the lawyer goes through trying to stand up against the deep-rooted social injustice assert this. However, the film presents a modified version of Harper Lee’s work. Atticus Finch is presented as being in doubt of his friends, neighbors, and the world. Accounts of racism are enhanced and the idea that a county jury may jail Tom Robinson even with sufficient evidence of his innocence is present. A scenario like this is a realistic account of the legal process. Sadly, the film does not provide much understanding of how the law works in reality. With a super character like Finch, it is more theoretical to succeed when fighting against a socially established order especially when the oppressors control the power status.

The Change in Moral Standards

The society in the film experiences a notable change in their moral standards. Scout’s father is unique in his experience of the world. Despite learning the loose morals in the society, he still has faith in humankind. He is determined to instill quality morals in his children including the information that, it is a sin to kill a Mockingbird. Sadly, this view is alienated and most people represented by the school environment and the unsympathetic, frustrating, and morally hypocritical teachers. The difference in social class and hierarchy and racial segregation in Maycomb is profound. The implication of the law is evident when Bob Ewell from the bottom of the hierarchy persecutes Tom Robinson. The film is presented from the perplexed view of the children to expose the unpleasant order and legal violation which warrants a critique of the role of social class and prejudice in the society.

Atticus Finch: A Model of Integrity and Wisdom

Finch, Scout’s father defends an innocent black man who is accused of raping a white woman. He represents a moral triumph by fighting the social and systemic racism. Although displayed as a model of integrity, professionalism, and wisdom, the lawyer is faced with numerous challenges in his fight for the truth and justice. Standing as a moral pillar of a corrupt society is challenging too as he comes out as a character, too good to be true. Embracing stereotypes in the film helps to create a realistic scenario in which the audience can understand themes like racism better.