However, despite these points, there are still some that believe that Hidden Figures portrays segregation and people’s connections with it more accurately than The Help does. This indeed is a valid argument as Hidden Figures does give true, historical events, unlike The Help, and discusses struggles that were at some point faced by people in the real world. It also includes specific dates and locations at which events happen, which undoubtedly adds to the authenticity of the story. However, a major drawback of this book is that it does not give the perspectives of white Americans whatsoever, who often suffered from internal conflicts regarding whether or not they should support civil rights for blacks, as well as social conflicts such as the
