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“The Help celebrates writing as a powerful way to create change. This point is subtly reinforced by the fact that Aibileen's writtenprayers are especially effective. This line also shows us that Aibileen is a practiced and disciplined writer well before she starts working on Help.
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It also looks at oral and written storytelling (and even written prayers, in the case of Aibileen) as ways to build positive energy and self-esteem while creating a more just society through increased transparency. Narrators Skeeter, Aibileen, and Minny collaborate on a book called Help that publically reveals the points of view of the black maids working for white families in Jackson. Though this work puts the women in grave danger, they ultimately feel it's worth it to give voice to their experiences, to tell the truth – the good and bad parts of
It also looks at oral and written storytelling (and even written prayers, in the case of Aibileen) as ways to build positive energy and self-esteem while creating a more just society through increased transparency. Narrators Skeeter, Aibileen, and Minny collaborate on a book called Help that publically reveals the points of view of the black maids working for white families in Jackson. Though this work puts the women in grave danger, they ultimately feel it's worth it to give voice to their experiences, to tell the truth – the good and bad parts of