Attempt To Address Racism In The Help By Kathryn Stockett

The Help was written by Kathryn Stockett in 2009. Stockett’s intention of The Help was to address racism in Jackson, Mississippi during the early 1960s. The relationship between a white person and their maid, or “help”, was appalling, in most situations. The maids in this time period were treated inadequately, no matter how laborous their work in the house consisted of. It was very rare for these maid to be treated with respect, even though they assisted in the care of their children. The maids did not consider this unusual, as they were never respected; they knew nothing other than being treated with disrespect. The relationship that was formed between Aibileen Clark and Mae Mobley Leefolt was positive. Aibileen was held accountable for the …show more content…
Aibileen could have been prosecuted if anybody found out, or even killed if the situation was bad enough. In order for Mae Mobley to hear the right things, Aibileen knew she would have to go to extreme measures. Every day, Aibileen gives Mae Mobley a compliment, knowing Mae Mobley does not get the necessary attention from her mother. The influence Aibileen has on Mae Mobley is everlasting and completely beneficial. Mae Mobley repeats “you is kind, you is smart, you is important” (Stockett 520), when she thinks of Aibileen, complimenting her. Although Aibileen and Mae Mobley were different colors, that did not hinder their relationship because of Aibileen and the love she showed towards Mae …show more content…
She is called to be her best at all times when she is around Mae Mobley, knowing that she can boost Mae Mobley’s confidence and let her know she is loved. Aibileen is the only positive influence Mae Mobley gets at home because her mother most often neglects her. Even though Aibileen knows that Elizabeth, Mae Mobley’s mother, would not want Aibileen talking to Mae Mobley like that, she continues to do it anyways. Aibileen has dealt with racism her entire life, and does not want Mae Mobley thinking it is a just principle. Kathryn Stockett does a fantastic job in exposing the hardships of being oppressed. She effectivly perceptualizeslizes struggles from actions as little as walking in public. She demonstrated the positive relationship Aibileen and Mae Mobley had between eachother. Aibileen was called to be her best and be a heavy role model throughout the book for women like Mae Mobley. In the end, I believe Aibileen accomplished what she desired. Mae Mobley knew that everyone was equal, racism should be frowned upon, and that she is