Michael Did Write The “White Walls” Essay
During the movie, a teacher reads an essay aloud that Michael wrote. Michael did write the essay in real life during his senior year of high school. It reads, “I look and I see white everywhere: white walls, white floors, and a lot of white people…. The teachers are not aware that I have no idea of anything they are talking about. I do not want to listen to anyone, especially the teachers. They are giving homework and expecting me to do the problems on my own. I’ve never done homework in my life. I go to the bathroom, look in the mirror, and say, “This is not Mike Oher. I want to get out of this place.”
Michael Did Write The “White Walls” Essay
Leigh Anne’s Family Was Racist
Most racial issues are not focused on during the movie. The book reveals in real-life Leigh Anne was raised by a racist family, but she accepted Michael.
Leigh Anne’s Family Was Racist