TKAM Book vs. Movie

What do you think is the most important difference between the written and filmed version? Provide evidence with specific details.

     I think there were three important differences between the book and the movie. The first difference it that the children are not as facinated with Boo. They do not attempt to cantact him as many times. The only time they try to see him is when they sneek into his backyard. This makes them not seeing Boo much less suspensful. It is also less meaningful when they see Boo at the end. I think that the book's version was better because of the suspense and meaning of Boo coming out at the end. This was one of the major differences between the book and the movie.

     Another difference between the book and the movie is the focus on the theme of courage. In the book Atticus says the same saying three times. In the movie he does not say it at all or only says it once. There is also not the same amount of focus on courage not being fighting. This was a very important theme in the book. It changes the whole tone of the movie. I think the book's version was better because it made the story more meaningful.

     What I think was the most important difference was was the amount of time the stories took place over. In the book the story takes place over three years. In the movie it seems like it only takes place over about 6 months. In the book a major theme was growing up and coming of age. This was barely talked about in the movie. The theme of growing up was almost completely eliminated. The only time it was even mentioned was when Jem said once to Scout that she couldn't come with him and Dill but she did anyway. This changed the entire atmosphere of the movie. I think the book's version was much better.

Comments: Diego, Carlos, and Gustavo