I can almost see it.
That dream I'm dreaming, but
There's a voice inside my head saying
You'll never reach it
Every step I'm takin'
Every move I make
Feels lost with no direction,
My faith is shakin'
These song lyrics are from the Miley Cyrus song, The Climb. This song and these lyrics imparticular are about trying to accomplish something that people say you can't do. These lyrics connect to Jem because he believes that his father can actually win the case even though people are telling him that his father doesn't have a chance. And when they decide to convict Mr. Robinson, Jem's faith is really shakin because he realizes how unjust the situation is but he can't do anything to change it.
Father:
I was once like you are now, and I know that it's not easy,
To be calm when you've found something going on.
But take your time, think a lot,
Why, think of everything you've got.
For you will still be here tomorrow, but your dreams may not.
Son
How can I try to explain, when I do he turns away again.
It's always been the same, same old story.
From the moment I could talk I was ordered to listen.
Now there's a way and I know that I have to go away.
I know I have to go.
This is from the song Father and Son by Cat Stevens, which about the relationship between a father and a son. The father is trying to explain to his son that somethings you just can't help from happening, and that everyone has through what he's going through. The son comes back saying his father just doesn't understand and his opinions should be heard about things. This has to to with the relationship with Jem and Atticus, in that Jem is trying to act like a man, and wants to be treated like one but Atticus tries to calm him down and make him realize somethings just are what they are.
I think the Climb by Miley Cyrus can emphasize Jem's maturation process throughout To Kill a Mockingbird. He will keep facing more obstacles, but it will always get better as long as someone is there to help him. He reaches his pinnacle when he is brave during the encounter with Bob Ewell
ReplyDeleteThis was an interesting blog, I thought your musical connection was very good. The father connection was very good cause everyone does not view Jem as a father, but you were able to make that connection which is really good.
ReplyDeleteInteresting blog post, but I am a bit disappointed that you choose a Milley Cyrus song, although I do see how it fits in with the book.
ReplyDeleteWow Brandon I thought that the musical connection was very good. Jem wants to be a man but he cannot because he does not have enough experiances to understand things. Like he did not understand why Robinson lost. If he knew more about racism and life he would have not been so optimistic.
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