Comparing 'And The Movie Pay It Forward'

Comparison Essay Differences between book and the movie “Pay it Forward” appear very rare. In most of the cases they are the same. Although, movie gave me a better understanding of the book after reading it. The first similarity which is shown between movie and the book is the main idea. Mr. Reuben in the novel and Kevin Spacey in the film, Cultural Studies teacher, challenged students by giving them an extra assignment. The purpose of it is to make something which would change the world to a better place. Trevor, 11-year-old student and the main character, comes up with an idea of game “Pay it Forward” which is supposed to pay help forward instead of paying it back. Also, the book and a movie in common have shown alcoholism of Trevor’s mother. She used to drink to avoid everyday problems which she was facing. Her husband and Trevor’s father didn't live with them anymore. In both book and a movie, Trevor’s idea turned very successful and it spread all around the world. In the book he actually met with president, while in the movie he was only mentioned in media. In both of them, Trevor’s idea became very popular around the world and he was recognizable by the people. The tone
of the story was pretty much same in book and the movie. It was very emotional, sad, and touching. It makes the audience think about the world in the different way and feeling need to make something which would change the world. The main idea of the story is very effective. Trevor had a hard life as a 11-year-old boy.
He didn't live with his father since he was very small. His father used to be very aggressive and drink much alcohol. His mother was a good person but she didn't have much of time for her son. She worked as a dancer in the night club to provide money for their life. Another similarity in the movie and a novel was the ending of the story. Trevor died in a result of helping someone. In the movie, action take place at school. Trevor was stabbed with a knife and he bled to death in result of helping his bullied friend. Death occurred right away. In the novel action took place in Washington where Trevor travelled to meet with the president. He died, but not right away. He was transported into the hospital and his death occurred after the
surgery. The most important thing for the Trevor in the book and the movie was one of the goods he accomplished. It included his mother and the Cultural Studies teacher. He believed that both of them were very unhappy with their lives and it would be amazing to connect them together. He knew that they both deserve something better from life. His plan to make his mother and the teacher date turned successfully.