TERM 1
The
Help
DEFINITION 1
The Help is a 2009 novel by American author Kathryn
Stockett. The story is about African-American maids working
in white households in Jackson, Mississippi, during the early
1960s.
TERM 2
Aibileen Clark
DEFINITION 2
Main character,is 53 years old. She's a black woman who has
been taking care of "white babies" and "cooking and
cleaning"
TERM 3
Mae Mobley
Leefolt
DEFINITION 3
The daughter of Elizabeth Leefolt, the employer of Aibilieen.
She is 2 years old when the book begins. She and Aibileen
have a very strong connection.
TERM 4
Minny Jackson
DEFINITION 4
Has 5 children, is the best chef in town. Hired by Celia.
Aibileen's best friend. She likes to talk back to her employers
and gets fired a bunch.
TERM 5
Celia Foote
DEFINITION 5
Marilyn-Monroe look-alike, employs Minny, is very nice to
her, born poor, married into being rich, hated by Hilly. Hilly
and the others exclude her from events
