Skeeter And Aibileen Character Analysis
The Role Of Skeeter
Eugenia “Skeeter” Phelan is a kind, generous, sympathetic and optimistic woman, who is determined to help the black community fight for their rights, not with violence, but with words. Kathryn Stockett uses Skeeter in a unique way in The Help. The role of Skeeter is very important in that she can voice the black community in a novel. Skeeter’s determination, courage, personality and her relationship with Aibileen is key to this achievement.
Skeeter and Aibileen’s relationship develops and advances into a caring and protective relationship. In the book, we see Skeeter takes the first leap in advancing this relationship, through telling Aibileen about the idea of the book. At first, Aibileen was scared but Skeeter makes a comfortable environment. “ Aibileen you don't have to call me ‘ma’am’. Not here.”(169). After a few months, Aibileen starts gaining the comfort she needs to talk with Skeeter. Aibileen also talks about Skeeter’s previous maid, Constantine. Skeeter learns why left so suddenly and went to Chicago. “Remember I told you Constantine had a daughter. Well, Lulabella was her name. Law she came out pale as snow.Grew hair color a hay”(358). She also finds out that he died, after 3 weeks. This gives Skeeter a boost of …show more content…
Skeeter has a lot of moments of courage, but the most radiant one is when she fights against Hilly’s toilet initiative. “ She put it in the newsletter about the toilets. I specifically said old coats are to be dropped at my house not -” (338). Hilly becomes frenzied at Skeeter and spreads negative thought about Skeeter, so everyone will ignore/avoid Skeeter. During the shooting, Skeeter gets more people to interview for the book. Constantine has always been a role model for Skeeter. “Constantine’s the only woman I’ve ever look up to”(105). This influences her ability to empathize with the injustice the black community are
Eugenia “Skeeter” Phelan is a kind, generous, sympathetic and optimistic woman, who is determined to help the black community fight for their rights, not with violence, but with words. Kathryn Stockett uses Skeeter in a unique way in The Help. The role of Skeeter is very important in that she can voice the black community in a novel. Skeeter’s determination, courage, personality and her relationship with Aibileen is key to this achievement.
Skeeter and Aibileen’s relationship develops and advances into a caring and protective relationship. In the book, we see Skeeter takes the first leap in advancing this relationship, through telling Aibileen about the idea of the book. At first, Aibileen was scared but Skeeter makes a comfortable environment. “ Aibileen you don't have to call me ‘ma’am’. Not here.”(169). After a few months, Aibileen starts gaining the comfort she needs to talk with Skeeter. Aibileen also talks about Skeeter’s previous maid, Constantine. Skeeter learns why left so suddenly and went to Chicago. “Remember I told you Constantine had a daughter. Well, Lulabella was her name. Law she came out pale as snow.Grew hair color a hay”(358). She also finds out that he died, after 3 weeks. This gives Skeeter a boost of …show more content…
Skeeter has a lot of moments of courage, but the most radiant one is when she fights against Hilly’s toilet initiative. “ She put it in the newsletter about the toilets. I specifically said old coats are to be dropped at my house not -” (338). Hilly becomes frenzied at Skeeter and spreads negative thought about Skeeter, so everyone will ignore/avoid Skeeter. During the shooting, Skeeter gets more people to interview for the book. Constantine has always been a role model for Skeeter. “Constantine’s the only woman I’ve ever look up to”(105). This influences her ability to empathize with the injustice the black community are