Minny talks about how the truth, although it scares her at times, is refreshing. She says that she's been waiting her whole life to the truth to white women about what it's like to work for them. How do you relate to her experience of wanting to tell the truth but no being able to? What would telling the truth do for her? For you?
What was your reaction to Johnny and Minny's first meeting? What are your impressions of Johnny on this first interaction?
What do you think is wrong with Celia? Why is she hiding Minny from Johnny?
How do you think Skeeter did as a journalist on her first interview with Abileen? What would you have done differently, if anything?
What was your gut reaction to Abileen's stories?
Were there any special touches or literary devices you liked in these chapters?
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Minny talks about how the truth, although it scares her at times, is refreshing. She says that she's been waiting her whole life to the truth to white women about what it's like to work for them. How do you relate to her experience of wanting to tell the truth but no being able to? What would telling the truth do for her? For you?
In some ways, I feel that I can relate to Minny's plight. As a woman, sometimes I wish I could just tell the world the truth about how unnaceptable it is to treat women like second class citizens. When I think about this truth, I feel that sense of freedom Minny describes, but I also feel afraid. I know when I speak the truth in this matter I will be labeled in some way that I can't adequately describe. I really appreciated Stockett's writing here.
What was your reaction to Johnny and Minny's first meeting? What are your impressions of Johnny on this first interaction?
I was kind of surprised at how nice JOhnny is. I really like him, and I think it's pretty precious how he obviously really loves Celia. I don't see him and Hilly together, so I'm wondering if they've changed a lot since hier break up, or if she had.
What do you think is wrong with Celia? Why is she hiding Minny from Johnny?
I am really getting suspicious of Celia now that we've met JOhnny. I think she may have some serious mental illness. I am hopeful that she follows through with the plan to tell Johnnym soon.
How do you think Skeeter did as a journalist on her first interview with Abileen? What would you have done differently, if anything?
I think Skeeter behaved much like I would have, although I think her adjustments in the second meeting were much needed and well thought out. Skeeter was trying to be professional, but that probably made Abileen feel even more awkward about the whole situation.
What was your gut reaction to Abileen's stories?
Honestly, I was impressed with her story-telling ability and writing. I was very touched by her telling about the day she realized what shame was. I can't wait to hear more, but I also really want her to get some credit/recognition in the end.
Were there any special touches or literary devices you liked in these chapters?
I really liked Skeeter arriving so early to Abileen's house becuase she thought it was really far to the colored part of town-when really it was just a few miles up the road.
Minny talks about how the truth, although it scares her at times, is refreshing. She says that she's been waiting her whole life to the truth to white women about what it's like to work for them. How do you relate to her experience of wanting to tell the truth but no being able to? What would telling the truth do for her? For you?
In some ways, I feel that I can relate to Minny's plight. As a woman, sometimes I wish I could just tell the world the truth about how unnaceptable it is to treat women like second class citizens. When I think about this truth, I feel that sense of freedom Minny describes, but I also feel afraid. I know when I speak the truth in this matter I will be labeled in some way that I can't adequately describe. I really appreciated Stockett's writing here.
What was your reaction to Johnny and Minny's first meeting? What are your impressions of Johnny on this first interaction?
I was kind of surprised at how nice JOhnny is. I really like him, and I think it's pretty precious how he obviously really loves Celia. I don't see him and Hilly together, so I'm wondering if they've changed a lot since hier break up, or if she had.
What do you think is wrong with Celia? Why is she hiding Minny from Johnny?
I am really getting suspicious of Celia now that we've met JOhnny. I think she may have some serious mental illness. I am hopeful that she follows through with the plan to tell Johnnym soon.
How do you think Skeeter did as a journalist on her first interview with Abileen? What would you have done differently, if anything?
I think Skeeter behaved much like I would have, although I think her adjustments in the second meeting were much needed and well thought out. Skeeter was trying to be professional, but that probably made Abileen feel even more awkward about the whole situation.
What was your gut reaction to Abileen's stories?
Honestly, I was impressed with her story-telling ability and writing. I was very touched by her telling about the day she realized what shame was. I can't wait to hear more, but I also really want her to get some credit/recognition in the end.
Were there any special touches or literary devices you liked in these chapters?
I really liked Skeeter arriving so early to Abileen's house becuase she thought it was really far to the colored part of town-when really it was just a few miles up the road.
Minny talks about how the truth, although it scares her at times, is refreshing. She says that she's been waiting her whole life to the truth to white women about what it's like to work for them. How do you relate to her experience of wanting to tell the truth but no being able to? What would telling the truth do for her? For you?
I can relate to Minny in so many ways. I so desperately want people to understand my feelings on issues of inequality, social injustices, matters of faith, etc. It would be even nicer if they could share my opinions, but I'm not expecting that.:) However, most of the time I try to be tactful and patient and hope people will find their own way to social awareness gradually as I have. Some are just so much slower than others. It's not like I think I'm perfect at all. It just stinks so much when I hear others voicing terrible prejudices and I just have to grit my teeth and remind myself to work with them slowly. It is even more taxing because those I'm thinking of usually assume that I am on the same page with them and agree totally. Just getting them to accept that I'm not of the same mind when I say I'm not is tough to do. In short, keeping the truth to yourself can be exhausting and infuriating. I think if I could and would tell the truth more often I would feel much freer in a sense, but I'd have far fewer friends. I think Minny will also find herself lighter and freer if she tells the truth, but also in danger of great peril and isolation.
What was your reaction to Johnny and Minny's first meeting? What are your impressions of Johnny on this first interaction?
I was taken by surprise with this meeting in about every way. First, I didn't expect it to come so soon. Second, I expected Johnny to be very racially prejudice and angry. And finally, I didn't expect Celia to be left out of the loop. My impression of Johnny is that he is a very nice man and loving husband. Weird! Like Shannon, I expected him to be more suited to the evil Hilly. I'm glad that's not the case. Maybe he just dated her because they were young and she was the first girl he liked. After he left his home town and went to college he discovered there were actually other women in the world. Even nice ones. What a relief that must have been for him.
What do you think is wrong with Celia? Why is she hiding Minny from Johnny?
Holy moly, I have no idea what is wrong with that little nut! She is probably crazy or maybe she has some strange illness she is keeping from everybody. Nope, I'm going to go with crazy.
How do you think Skeeter did as a journalist on her first interview with Abileen? What would you have done differently, if anything?
She was very professional and I probably would have also tried to strike that tone, but we would have both been taking a negative approach. Aibileen is already in a very degrading position. She should have asked Aibileen what would make her more comfortable. It was great that Aibileen actually took the initiative here and made suggestions for how their sessions could be better.
What was your gut reaction to Abileen's stories?
My gut reaction was compassion and disgust. I know people are not blind to their own lives. They just shut our eyes. Why do we do that? It is so selfish to live in our own dishonest realities. Aibileen kept her mouth shut too, like a good maid, but she saw everything. Telling these stories sounds like a very therapeutic thing to do for many reasons.
Were there any special touches or literary devices you liked in these chapters?
I didn't notice any specifically, but I loved the one you brought out, Shannon.
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