I’ve recently just finished the book, The Help by Kathryn Stockett. That being said, I am not sure how I
feel about the controversy over the book. I understand the point of view about
the book having the same old “white woman helps and saves black woman.”
However, I found the two women of color characters, Aibileen and Minny to be
the strongest characters in the book and although Mrs. Skeeter helped Aibileen
and Minny with their book, it was ultimately Minny and Aibileen who helped
themselves. I haven’t seen the film adaptation of the book, so I am not sure
how they portray all the characters and stories. I think what Stockett was
trying to prove was that conditions for women and men of color were terrible.
The way they were treated was (and still is) disturbing. Stockett was just
trying to bring light to a harsh situation.
The book was thoroughly enjoyable for me and had me laughing
at some parts and tearing up at some. I don’t think I’ve ever hated a character
like Hilly but she was also a fictional character that represents many
non-fictional people today. Celia Foote was one of the most amazing literary
characters I have ever read. Her compassion, her innocence, who colorblindness,
and her strength were extremely inspiring. This novel is absolutely recommended!
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