There's a lot of ugly things in this world, son. I wish I could keep 'em all away from ya. That's never possible.

Atticus Finch

To Kill a Mockingbird

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Topic

Protecting children Parents and children

Speaker

Atticus Finch

Actor

Gregory Peck

Source

To Kill a Mockingbird

Medium

Film

Genre

Drama (film) Drama

Language

English

Time

1962 1960s 20th century

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Citation

To Kill a Mockingbird. Directed by Robert Mulligan, Brentwood Productions, 1962.

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How many roads must a man walk down
Before you call him a man?...
The answer, my friend, is blowin' in the wind,
The answer is blowin' in the wind.

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Blowin' in the Wind

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Bob Dylan
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Blowin' in the Wind The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan
Medium
Song
Genre
Folk music
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Language
English
Time
1963 1960s 20th century
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Dylan, Bob. "Blowin' in the Wind." The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan. Columbia Records, 1963.

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You may keep one of your children. The other one must go.

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SS Doctor
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Medium
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Genre
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Language
English
Time
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Citation

Sophie's Choice. Directed by Alan J. Pakula, Keith Barish Productions/ITC Entertainment, 1982.

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When the dog bites,
When the bee stings,
When I'm feeling sad,
I simply remember my favorite things,
And then I don't feel so bad.

The Sound of Music

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Speaker
Maria (The Sound of Music)
Actor
Julie Andrews
Source
My Favorite Things The Sound of Music
Medium
Song Film
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Language
English
Time
1965 1960s 20th century
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"My Favorite Things." The Sound of Music. Directed by Robert Wise, performed by Julie Andrews, Argyle Enterprises, 1965.