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Your responses were meticulously developed and I thoroughly enjoyed reading them. Although we chose different characters I like the evidence you provided for Skeeter. She did not conform to the standards of the community she resided in, wanting to give the colored maids a voice in the world. You provided excellent explanation and evidence for the majority of your responses. I too found that Aibileen was most at stake regarding writing the novel. I did not think Skeeter was because she was apart of the white supremacist society, and did not have to fear the consequences as much as the colored. I can see where you are coming from, Skeeter lost many friends and a potential husband. I completely agree with saying “I didn't like the idea of Aibileen

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