Baudrillard Theories

 

In the movie the main event, the trial, is stated and established in the first ten minutes.

In the novel, the trial comes at the end of the book. It's the culmination of a series of events. But it's not the focal point of the story. Jake's story is what the book is really all about. It's his journey. His struggle. In the novel he's a heavy drinker. He's flawed and arrogant and broke. We see him grapple with the idea of taking a stand for justice and the reality of the consequences that occur from taking that stand. Is his desire to win this case based on moral conviction or does he see that the publicity from this high profile case will be good for future business? He does eventually take action based on compassion but his primary motivation is to make money. It's a major source of conflict between Carl Lee, the man he's defending, and himself. There are endless scenes and discussions about money and the fact that Carl Lee can't pay him. In fact, Carl Lee dismisses him as his attorney and hires one of his rivals to defend him instead. Carl Lee actually gets money fro

Another fundamental difference between the novel and the movie is the point of view. The novel approaches the story from a political angle and the movie from the position that good will ultimately triumph over evil.

In the novel Carla plays a major role in shaping Jake's choices. She's not as liberal or as understanding as she is in the movie, especially when the KKK starts to threaten her and her family. She reverts to a more reactionary position when it gets bad. She challenges Jake and puts much pressure on him to protect his family. Their relationship is dynamic and passionate. The movie underplays her strength and determination.

The film presentation takes into account that pictures and images are as important as text. The way a character reacts or the nuance of a thoughtful glance, speaks volumes. There isn't time for the development of subplots. The lean approach to the material is a fast track to the heart of the story.

In the movie, Jake is noble and forthright. He is portrayed by Matthew McConaughey, a famous Hollywood star. We can't help but associate his identity as a popular celebrity into the character he is playing. All of the recognizable actors in the movie influence our judgment and cloud our objectivity and give it a "glossy" feel. The movie creates images and pictures based on stereotypes. Casting the right actor in a specific role provides a great deal of subtextual information. The novel, on the other hand, allows us to use our imaginations to fill in the blanks and create the characters in our mind's eye.

 

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