To Kill a Mockingbird represents something much bigger than the typical popular movie. It is an immensely well known film, because of its social influence, bold message and cultural impact. At a time when the Civil Rights Movement was at its peak, To Kill a Mockingbird was just another example of what it was like to be an African American in the south. The fight for legal recognition and federal protection were just some of the challenges black people faced. This movement, which was characterized by civil protests and nonviolent disobedience, lasted from 1954 to 1968. To Kill a Mockingbird symbolized the fight and struggle of African Americans. In the movie, Tom Robinson was accused of raping a white woman named Mayella Ewell. Even though he is innocent, racial prejudice comes into play and Tom is deemed guilty. In the midst of a time where hatred against blacks was extremely strong, this movie makes a bold statement having a respected white man, with a lot to lose, defend a black man. Instead of focusing on color and race, the film shows that human goodness can withstand the assault of evil, which was a prominent value during the Civil Rights Movement. – Jack Vigneron
Really beautiful post on the kairotic moment here. I really like the way you've blended the fictional text with the time period. Can you sign your name to this post, so I know who I'm addressing! Thanks so much for this good work.
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I completely agree with you that To Kill A Mocking Bird is much bigger than just a popular movie. The movie was very influential and accurate on the difficult challenges for African Americans in the South.
ReplyDelete"To Kill A Mockingbird" is a truly great film which delivers an emotional punch on the Civil Rights Movement. The movie itself speaks a lot for what went down during its rhetorical situation period it takes place, which makes a perfect example of Kairos.
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