Extended Summary - The Help: Based On The Book By Kathryn Stockett

EXTENDED SUMMARY

THE HELP

BASED ON THE BOOK BY KATHRYN STOCKETT

SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: QUICK READING LIBRARY

CONTENT

Aibileen – A New Baby and Old Grief

The Social Divide in Jackson

Minny – The Terrible Awful Thing

Skeeter – A Rebel in High Society

Celia’s Secrets

The Writing Begins

Rising Tensions

The Book is Published

Resolution and Transformation

General Analysis

ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK

“The Help” by Kathryn Stockett is set in 1960s Jackson, Mississippi, and explores the lives of Black maids working in white households. Through the perspectives of Aibileen, Minny, and Skeeter, the novel delves into themes of racial inequality, segregation, and the struggles for dignity and justice. Skeeter, a young white woman, embarks on a dangerous mission to write a book documenting the experiences of these maids, revealing the harsh realities they face. The story examines courage, loyalty, and the complex relationships between employers and employees in a racially divided society.