Were you surprised by the other maids' reaction of wanting to take part in the book themselves after Yule May was put in jail? Were their any particular stories that surprised or bothered you more than others in chapter 19?
What was your reaction to Gretchen's outburst and telling Skeeter that the maids all hate her?
If Skeeter ever does decide to show Stuart the stories, what do you think his reaction will be?
What was your reaction to the dinner Skeeter's and Stuart's family shared? Were you surprised by Stuart's confession that he didn't take his ex-girlfriend back after she cheated because of his father's political career?
I loved it when Skeeter's family bought the air-conditioning unit. I don't know if I'd be brave enough to try and turn it on full-blast a second time, but I love that Skeeter did it.
What do you think is really wrong with Skeeter's mother?
What is your impression of the effect the book is having on Skeeter's old friendships with Elizabeth, Hilly and the other League ladies?
How do you think Skeeter's decision to finally print the initiative Hilly wrote will affect her relationship with those in the League and with the maids?
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Jenna, thanks for posting these questions! I just saw them today, will read and post tomorrow night.
What are your reactions to Yule May's incarceration? Do you think Skeeter was justified in not confronting Hilly outright about it?
It’s hard to believe that Yule may could be punished so harshly for trying to send her sons to school. While stealing is wrong, I feel like Hilly should have been more compassionate to her. But, given the times and ense of entitlement of whites I see how such a small act could put someone in prison. I actually think skeeter was justified in not confronting Hilly about it. At this point, if skeeter spoke up she could compromise the book and more importantly all the maids who have helped her thus far. While I know she’s being a bit of a chicken, I actually think she’s doing the right thing.
Were you surprised by the other maids' reaction of wanting to take part in the book themselves after Yule May was put in jail? Were their any particular stories that surprised or bothered you more than others in chapter 19?
What was your reaction to Gretchen's outburst and telling Skeeter that the maids all hate her?
I was surprised that they got so many maids to participate, but not surprised that Minny played a major role in making it happen. I think one of the most interesting parts of that section was the maid who asked Abileen if “they” (meaning whites) would take her tongue for what she was saying. The room was very uncomfortable and then Minny piped up “Naw, I reckon not. Fact, a white lady might do worse.”
If Skeeter ever does decide to show Stuart the stories, what do you think his reaction will be?
I really don’t know. After all that stuff about his old relationship coming out it seems that he would break up with her. But with his father’s progressive views he might also be more level headed than the typical southern white male of his time.
What was your reaction to the dinner Skeeter's and Stuart's family shared? Were you surprised by Stuart's confession that he didn't take his ex-girlfriend back after she cheated because of his father's political career?
I was surprised, just because stuart seems to be the kind of person who doesn’t always think about how his decisions impact others. That dinner was crazy. I would be so embarrassed if one my parents drank that much when meeting my girlfriend and her family for the first time. I thought skeeters family did a good job, but stuarts was very awkward!
I loved it when Skeeter's family bought the air-conditioning unit. I don't know if I'd be brave enough to try and turn it on full-blast a second time, but I love that Skeeter did it.
What do you think is really wrong with Skeeter's mother?
Cancer. I don’t know why but it just seems like that has to be it.
What is your impression of the effect the book is having on Skeeter's old friendships with Elizabeth, Hilly and the other League ladies?
Skeeter is becoming distant from them, because she is genuinely different now. I’m not sure her friendship with Hilly or Elizabeth will survive the publication of her book.
How do you think Skeeter's decision to finally print the initiative Hilly wrote will affect her relationship with those in the League and with the maids?
I have no idea. I’m honestly really shocked that she printed it. I feel like it may help her relationships in the league initially but in the end, I think she’s just too different from them to keep being friends with people who treat others so poorly.
What are your reactions to Yule May's incarceration? Do you think Skeeter was justified in not confronting Hilly outright about it?
I was so mad that Yule May was incarcerated and treated so severely. I know that it is probably true to the attitudes of the time. A black person steals and they "deserve" to be locked up forever. I agree with you, Shannon; Skeeter was right to protect the maids and the book by not confronting Hilly outright. I just kind of hope she will eventually.
Were you surprised by the other maids' reaction of wanting to take part in the book themselves after Yule May was put in jail? Were their any particular stories that surprised or bothered you more than others in chapter 19?
I was surprised a little by their reaction. The climate of whites terrorizing blacks seemed to be driving the maids ever deeper into silence up to this point. I was excited by Minny's part in their change of heart. The story of the baby dying in the maids arms bothered me a lot. I can't imagine holding someone else's child during their last breath.
What was your reaction to Gretchen's outburst and telling Skeeter that the maids all hate her?
That was unsettling but not surprising. Of course some blacks will hate Skeeter more for what she's doing. She is putting them all at risk and she stands to benefit from it herself. Her risks seem very minor compared to those they live with.
If Skeeter ever does decide to show Stuart the stories, what do you think his reaction will be?
I hope he is progressive enough to understand, but judging by his general distrust for people after his last relationship exploded, I think he'll be upset about all the deceit involved.
What was your reaction to the dinner Skeeter's and Stuart's family shared? Were you surprised by Stuart's confession that he didn't take his ex-girlfriend back after she cheated because of his father's political career?
I was so uncomfortable reading about the dinner. It was awful. It went wrong in every way possible for Stuart's family. They were SO not ready to meet a new girlfriend. I was also surprised when Stuart said he would still be with his old girlfriend if not for his father's political career. I don't agree, though. I think that was just the nail in the coffin. I think he wouldn't have ever fully taken her back.
I loved it when Skeeter's family bought the air-conditioning unit. I don't know if I'd be brave enough to try and turn it on full-blast a second time, but I love that Skeeter did it.
What do you think is really wrong with Skeeter's mother?
I agree with you again, Shannon, it sounds like cancer.
What is your impression of the effect the book is having on Skeeter's old friendships with Elizabeth, Hilly and the other League ladies?
The book is killing those relationships slowly. If Skeeter didn't have to guard her secret, she wouldn't even be hanging out with those ladies anymore. She has changed and they can tell. They are coming to a boiling point soon.
How do you think Skeeter's decision to finally print the initiative Hilly wrote will affect her relationship with those in the League and with the maids?
I was so sad she printed it instead of standing up to Hilly. I couldn't imagine (without reading it), how it would all pan out with the maids and everyone else involved.
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