The Help, by Kathryn Stockett, recapitulated the very different lives of black and white people in a small southern community in the 1960s. The story is significantly influenced by deaths during a period of inequality. In particular, the deaths of two men had major impacts on the black maids in this community and led them to join other maids, Aibileen and Minny, in contributing to Skeeter’s book. One of the deaths was that of Treelore who died well before the idea of the book, nevertheless, his death was still very relevant. The other was the death of Medgar Evan, the civil rights leader who served almost ten years as a field secretary for the NAACP. Both of these deaths led to the book being composed and eventually published.
At the age of 24, Treelore, the son of Aibileen, had died a tragic death. Treelore loved to write, but his death was about two years before the writing of the book began. When working at the Scanlon-Taylor Mill he was killed when carrying two-by-fours. On a rainy day when he was standing on the dock …show more content…
He had served for the NAACP as a field secretary for almost 10 years. He was shot by the KKK in front of his house as his wife and kids witnessed it. His death helped Aibileen and Minny realize they could make a greater impact and create a larger message through the book. Later, another maid, Yule May, was put in prison for a sentence of four years for stealing a ring from Hilly, her boss. Although, the death of Medgar Evan made several maids weary about helping out with the book, conversely, when Yule May was put in jail, they all unanimously decided they needed to help and articulate their stories. Medgar Evan’s death may not have directly influenced the other maids’ decision to cooperate with the book, however, it was a noteworthy event that upset the black community and encouraged them to express their struggles and make a
At the age of 24, Treelore, the son of Aibileen, had died a tragic death. Treelore loved to write, but his death was about two years before the writing of the book began. When working at the Scanlon-Taylor Mill he was killed when carrying two-by-fours. On a rainy day when he was standing on the dock …show more content…
He had served for the NAACP as a field secretary for almost 10 years. He was shot by the KKK in front of his house as his wife and kids witnessed it. His death helped Aibileen and Minny realize they could make a greater impact and create a larger message through the book. Later, another maid, Yule May, was put in prison for a sentence of four years for stealing a ring from Hilly, her boss. Although, the death of Medgar Evan made several maids weary about helping out with the book, conversely, when Yule May was put in jail, they all unanimously decided they needed to help and articulate their stories. Medgar Evan’s death may not have directly influenced the other maids’ decision to cooperate with the book, however, it was a noteworthy event that upset the black community and encouraged them to express their struggles and make a