Discussion of "The Help"
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Re: Discussion of "The Help"
I watched the movie immediately following the book. Emma Stone portrayed Skeeter quite well; I thought that the movie followed the book very well. I don't recall anything that was left out of the movie, but I do recall that the movie was long and moved a long so quickly in order to fit everything in. I wish some things had been developed more and other things left out (of the movie). I am glad I read the book first! The movie was a bit of a let down. I would say go ahead and skip the movie on this one! The book...I couldn't put down!
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Unfortunately, it has been 2 years since I read this book, so my review may seem rather vague.
Thanks,
Angie
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I believe my favorite character is Abaileen. The way that she is willing to help out Skeeter in any way that she can, even though she knew the consequences of her actions if they were to get caught, really surprised me. It showed me that there were people that were truly wanting the segregation to end, and they were willing to do just about anything to show the end of it.
My least favorite character, of course, is Hilly. They way that she is controlling with everyone and everything around her, making it seem like the world revolved around her really made me dislike her. I appreciated Skeeter standing up to her and letting her know that she couldn't do that to whoever she wanted. I really wished that Skeeter would have earned more appreciation for standing up in what she believed in by the rest of her peers, but it was extremely realistic how Kathryn kept the characters in a sort of trance that Hilly was projecting.
I also have to say that another character that I really enjoyed, for some odd reason, was Celia Foote. I wish she didn't act so "weird" around Minny, but after learning that she was having problems with miscarriage, it made me feel sorry for her. I also didn't like how she was secluded from everyone because Hilly intentionally made sure that no one would talk to her. I did like, however, the fact that Mr. Johnny Foote still loved and cared for Celia even though he finally found out about her problem with the miscarriages.
If I were asked about this book, I would definitely recommend having someone read it. It teaches us that color should not be the classification for anyone, and that if you truly believe in something to stand up for it. It may take you a long time and it may be dangerous, but you are creating a voice for others, and if it is truly right, people will stand by you and support you in any way possible.
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People that have power should be aware of it, and make sure to not take it away unfairly from other people; whether that is at an individual level, or in groups. Politicians would do well to use that as a rule of thumb.
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The movie adaptation could have been better but it was beautiful.
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The movie was also impressive, the casting and the adaptation in general were so well done!
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This is also a very southern book and the language in it portrays that. So if you are not used to that, it might catch you a little off guard.
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Probably my favorite part was the friendships and strength present in the almost entirely female cast. I think really focusing on these relationship was what made the book for me. Also the relationships between the maids and the children ("You is good, you is kind..." that part almost made me tear up).
I did have a few qualms, but they aren't major concerns. The romantic subplot didn't really seem to have a point, other to show that Stuart wasn't really a great guy. I also thought the end was a bit too sweet, and I think this was worse in the movie. But the rest of the novel was good and not just a simple feel-good story, so overall I'd give it 3.3 out of 4 stars.
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