Perspectives on the Trial of "To Kill a Mockingbird
Explore the trial scenes and monologues from the iconic book "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee. Dive deep into characters' perspectives, including Atticus Finch's closing speech, and create a unique monologue reflecting the experience of one character. Use Google Street View to envision the courtroom setting and bring the trial to life through vivid storytelling.
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TO KILL A TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD MOCKINGBIRD The Trial Scenes The Trial Scenes
According to Atticus You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view . . . until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.
DEFINITION A monologue is an extended, uninterrupted speech by a character in a drama. The character may be speaking his or her thoughts aloud, directly addressing another character, or speaking to the audience. Monologues are common across the range of dramatic media (plays, films, animation, etc.).
ATTICUSS CLOSING SPEECH Now, gentlemen, in this country our courts are the great levelers. In our courts, all men are created equal. I'm no idealist to believe firmly in the integrity of our courts and of our jury system. That's no ideal to me. That is a living, working reality! Now I am confident that you gentlemen will review without passion the evidence that you have heard, come to a decision, and restore this man to his family. In the name of God, do your duty. In the name of God, believe Tom Robinson.
Using Google Streetview and your phone- Go to Google Street View Explore the courtroom from every perspective you can think of. Check out the view from different positions in the courtroom the balcony, where the African Americans sat, the lower level where white spectators sat, from the view of the jury, the judge, as well as the view from the defendant s chair. Then select one character to focus on. This could be a participant or observer: Judge Taylor, Mayella Ewell, Mr. Ewell, Calpurnia, Mr. Gilmer, Heck Tate, Atticus, Jem, Dill, or a character of your choice.
CHARACTER MONOLOGUE Begin to write a brief monologue showing how one person experienced or witnessed the trial. This could be a participant or observer: Judge Taylor, Mayella Ewell, Mr. Ewell, Calpurnia, Mr. Gilmer, Heck Tate, Atticus, Jem, Dill, or a character of your choice. Allow your character to speak openly and honestly; use the character s voice to express his/her personality and attitude.
REQUIREMENTS Choose ONE character and begin writing a brief monologue from his/her perspective. Choose a character whose VOICE you think you can convey in words. Using your evidence sheets, include 3-5 facts from the case that support your character s point of view. The monologue must be typed, TNR-12 and be sent to me electronically by Monday (4/15). You will be presenting your monologues in small groups next Wednesday (4/17). This will be a formative grade, as we are beginning to scaffold your upcoming 4thMP Core (Monologue).
