A Character Analysis Of Eugenia Phelan In 'The Help'
Expository Essay 1
(Skeeter)
In the novel “The Help”, the racial diversity is the main controversy. One character in this story decides to stick up for what she believes in. The bold actions she takes brings society one-step closer to racial equality. This character is Eugenia Phelan, often referred to as “Skeeter”. This 23-year-old white woman from Jackson, Mississippi devotes herself to a cause greater than herself. Her dedication she displays towards helping the maids in the story speaks volumes towards her character. Skeeter develops a great relationship with one of the main characters in the story, Aibiline.
Eugenia "Skeeter" Phelan is a hard-working individual, determined to publish a story revealing the turmoil of African American maids in her town, despite the negativity shown towards these women. In some cases, Skeeter seems sincerely concerned about the treatment of the maids in her town. …show more content…
As she has known some of the ladies for many years, she becomes less and less connected with these ladies as the story progresses. One of the relationships formed in the book is the rare yet great relationship between Skeeter and Aibileen. It was not common for a black lady and a white lady to talk to each other let alone become friends during this time, especially in Mississippi. This was because black people were discriminated against before the civil rights movement. The fact that any inter-racial relationships were not accepted by society left Skeeter and Aibileen no choice but to go about being friends in secret to make sure they kept themselves safe. Because of how society viewed the inner–racial relationships, it was difficult for these two women at the beginning of their relationship, as neither of them really knew how to approach and speak to one another. “I ain’t never has no white women in my house before” said Aibileen to Skeeter when she first comes over to her house
(Skeeter)
In the novel “The Help”, the racial diversity is the main controversy. One character in this story decides to stick up for what she believes in. The bold actions she takes brings society one-step closer to racial equality. This character is Eugenia Phelan, often referred to as “Skeeter”. This 23-year-old white woman from Jackson, Mississippi devotes herself to a cause greater than herself. Her dedication she displays towards helping the maids in the story speaks volumes towards her character. Skeeter develops a great relationship with one of the main characters in the story, Aibiline.
Eugenia "Skeeter" Phelan is a hard-working individual, determined to publish a story revealing the turmoil of African American maids in her town, despite the negativity shown towards these women. In some cases, Skeeter seems sincerely concerned about the treatment of the maids in her town. …show more content…
As she has known some of the ladies for many years, she becomes less and less connected with these ladies as the story progresses. One of the relationships formed in the book is the rare yet great relationship between Skeeter and Aibileen. It was not common for a black lady and a white lady to talk to each other let alone become friends during this time, especially in Mississippi. This was because black people were discriminated against before the civil rights movement. The fact that any inter-racial relationships were not accepted by society left Skeeter and Aibileen no choice but to go about being friends in secret to make sure they kept themselves safe. Because of how society viewed the inner–racial relationships, it was difficult for these two women at the beginning of their relationship, as neither of them really knew how to approach and speak to one another. “I ain’t never has no white women in my house before” said Aibileen to Skeeter when she first comes over to her house