Blog Four

The Help by Kathryn Stockett

To make this book into a movie I think it would be hard to find the right actresses to fit these roles. Each character has such a destinct personality that makes the book so good. I have not seen the movie but I have heard they have chosen a very good actors for these roles.

One scene you can get rid of is the scene you find out what Minnie did to Miss Hilly when she got fired. Minnie is one of the main characters and that shows a lot about her and why it was so hard to find a new job. Another scene that you can get rid of is when Skeeter and her mother are talking on the porch. Skeeter's mother is so worried that Skeeter won't get married and that is all she is worried about. The mother wants Skeeter to change her appearance and find a man rather than focus on her journalist career. This shows you howe Skeeter became the person she is. She isn't the typical southern bell but she has a great future. Additionally, I wouldn't leave out the scene where Miss Leefolt hires people to builded a colored person bathroom in the yard out back. The only reason Miss Leefolt does this is because her friends talk her into it. This scene buildes Miss Leefolt and Aibileen, the servant, as character in the book.

On the other hand, a scene that couls be left out is when Miss Skeeter's mom asks Skeeter if she is a lesbian. She doesn't come right out and ask but she is beating around the bush when she asks. Another part that I dont find very important is Skeeter is talking about a guy she kissed in college but then he married someone else.