Extended Summary - The Help: Based On The Book By Kathryn Stockett
About this audiobook
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.
