The novel The Help, by Kathryn Stockett, which was also made into a motion picture, is one of the most inspiring books i have ever read. . The pages are filled with a whirlwind of emotions including, laughter, sympathy, sorrow and pride. The story is told through many peoples point of views. Minnie, is a plump, African American women with enough attitude and confidence that could blow you away. Abileen is also an African American women, but she is soft spoken and cares for all children as if they were her own. Finally, Skeeter is white woman, who isnt afraid to stand up for what she believes in and also has aspirations to be a writer. These three women and narrator's of the story should be considered "heros" or role models in everyone's eyes.
Stockett not only wrote a phenomonal story, but was able to portray her characters in a way that was impossible to forget. She wrote and added different anctedotes with relevant details to keep the reader wanting more. For example, Stockett wrote about Aibileen's relationship with Mae Mobley, the daughter of one of the familie's she was a maid for. Her love and compassion for her was heart wrenching and made me love that little girl as well. She also told about Minnie's hard marriage with her abusive husband and how she had to raise her own children in such an unstable environment. I couldnt help but want to give her everything she needed to get out. Finally, Skeeter was established as not the most attractive woman, but someone who didnt care what the social norm was, and would help someone in a heartbeat whether they were black or white. Most importantly, Skeeter was looked up as a great person in society in which is everything she deserved. These character's were brought to my attention as intriguing indivuduals with hearts of gold.
