Portfolio Assignment 13.4
Portfolio 13.4: Compare and Contrast “To Kill a Mockingbird” and “To Kill a Mockingbird”
This will be a one page essay which analyzes the differences and similarities between the novel and the movie. The first task of this essay is to locate a copy of the movie. Check a local movie rental store, or at your local public library, which will likely have it. If you subscribe to Netflix or Blockbuster, they have it on their mailing options.
As you watch the movie:
- Have a notepad and a pen/pencil.
- Whenever something happens that is different from the book make a note of it.
- Enjoy one of the single greatest movies Hollywood has ever produced.
After you watch the movie:
- Review your notes of differences
- Pick a few of the differences and think about why they changed what they did
- Write a one-page compare and contrast essay about the novel and movie, find a unifying element that will keep your paper from becoming a rambling commentary.
Please format and submit your assignment according to the instructions in the syllabus.
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To Kill a Mockingbird: Difference between Book and Film
Most literature publications that have a significant following often end up being adopted for film production. Consequently, although there are some people who may not have accessed the book, there is always a chance that the film would be available worldwide. The film production of the book ends up having a greater audience than the book in most cases. However, the commercial nature of the film production necessitates that the film producers focus on passing the message while creating the highest level of impact on the audience to necessitate high popularity of the film. Therefore, there may often be significant differences between a book and the film adaptation of the said publication.
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