The 1960’s were a time of national divisions and the beginnings of many progressive changes. Although new ideas about social organization were rising to the forefront of the United States political agenda, many American citizens remained stuck in their old ways, leading to a constant conflict of interest and state of turmoil. Throughout Kathryn Stockett’s book, The Help, the character Skeeter Phelan faces alienation at every turn, due to her unwillingness to conform against her beliefs. She faces discrimination for treating African Americans as equal, being a woman with aspirations to become a writer, and refusing to obey every order from Junior League president Hilly Holbrook. Such prejudices emphasize the systematic issues regarding one’s
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Skeeter finally stood up to Hilly, refused to publish her “bathroom initiative” as written, and caused people to drop off old toilets into her yard; this lead to a clear divide in Skeeter and the rest of the women in Jackson (281). While in its own, Skeeter disobeying Hilly portrayed her willingness to isolate herself from the world she knew in order to protect her beliefs, it also represents the way individuals in society have to stand up to those who desire wrong and oppression. Skeeter is told to “write about what disturbs [her], particularly if it disturbs no one else,” and once she does this she joins the many people, such as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., who are also fighting for equal rights (71). Skeeter represents the risk taken every day against the majority to fight for progress and …show more content…
The character Skeeter represents good and pure intention in the world as well as the power to stand for beliefs. The ability to empathize is a constant factor that has influenced society for ages. If all people of the world had to ability to understand the struggles and life of other people, advancement as a developed nation would occur much for often. We must open our minds from the views or values we have grown comfortable with and strive to understand the ideas of those around us, whether they are different or not. This idea of acceptance will eliminate the isolation of those with opposing thoughts and lead to a thriving society of tolerance and unified
Skeeter finally stood up to Hilly, refused to publish her “bathroom initiative” as written, and caused people to drop off old toilets into her yard; this lead to a clear divide in Skeeter and the rest of the women in Jackson (281). While in its own, Skeeter disobeying Hilly portrayed her willingness to isolate herself from the world she knew in order to protect her beliefs, it also represents the way individuals in society have to stand up to those who desire wrong and oppression. Skeeter is told to “write about what disturbs [her], particularly if it disturbs no one else,” and once she does this she joins the many people, such as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., who are also fighting for equal rights (71). Skeeter represents the risk taken every day against the majority to fight for progress and …show more content…
The character Skeeter represents good and pure intention in the world as well as the power to stand for beliefs. The ability to empathize is a constant factor that has influenced society for ages. If all people of the world had to ability to understand the struggles and life of other people, advancement as a developed nation would occur much for often. We must open our minds from the views or values we have grown comfortable with and strive to understand the ideas of those around us, whether they are different or not. This idea of acceptance will eliminate the isolation of those with opposing thoughts and lead to a thriving society of tolerance and unified