To Kill a Mockingbird
In this 1962 film there was a great deal of battle between the vices of bad characters and the good actions, virtues, and knowledge of good characters. After reading the excerpts of Aristotle, these distinctions became clear as the actions of several characters throughout the movie placed them as good or bad.
The film takes place in Alabama in the late 1930’s surrounding Jean Louise “Scout” Finch and her brother Jem as they grow up under the care of their father Atticus. Their father is example of a good character as his patience and good virtues shine above the racist actions of the others in the community. In addition there is also a virtuous character, Arthur “boo” Radley, who remains in the background during the beginning of the film as he rarely leaves his house and there are viscous rumors circulating about him. Finch and her brother Jem grow up rather quickly as they learn of racism and evil while accompanying their father, who is a lawyer in the community, to the trial of Tom Robinson who is a black man accused of raping a young white woman, Mayella Erwell. Although there is no solid evidence against the man who is also extremely crippled in his left arm, the man is sent to jail and murdered after attempting escape. These events show the ruthless racism that is present in the town, against the good virtues of Scout’s family. Atticus stands up against the entire community to portray the innocence of Tom. After several months of enduring unrest from the community because of their father’s stance, Scout and Jem are traveling home from a pageant when Mayella’s drunken father attacks them. This is where the patience and virtue of the previously unknown character “Boo” Radley come into place. He saves Scout and Jem and kills Bob Erwell in their defense. He has secretly been following the young siblings to ensure their safety, showing his true character when no one had been looking. This film was a perfect example of contrasting noble and evil
The film takes place in Alabama in the late 1930’s surrounding Jean Louise “Scout” Finch and her brother Jem as they grow up under the care of their father Atticus. Their father is example of a good character as his patience and good virtues shine above the racist actions of the others in the community. In addition there is also a virtuous character, Arthur “boo” Radley, who remains in the background during the beginning of the film as he rarely leaves his house and there are viscous rumors circulating about him. Finch and her brother Jem grow up rather quickly as they learn of racism and evil while accompanying their father, who is a lawyer in the community, to the trial of Tom Robinson who is a black man accused of raping a young white woman, Mayella Erwell. Although there is no solid evidence against the man who is also extremely crippled in his left arm, the man is sent to jail and murdered after attempting escape. These events show the ruthless racism that is present in the town, against the good virtues of Scout’s family. Atticus stands up against the entire community to portray the innocence of Tom. After several months of enduring unrest from the community because of their father’s stance, Scout and Jem are traveling home from a pageant when Mayella’s drunken father attacks them. This is where the patience and virtue of the previously unknown character “Boo” Radley come into place. He saves Scout and Jem and kills Bob Erwell in their defense. He has secretly been following the young siblings to ensure their safety, showing his true character when no one had been looking. This film was a perfect example of contrasting noble and evil