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The Help

by Kathryn Stockett

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Three historical references in The Help that deepen understanding of African-American culture in the South include the March on Washington, the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, and the...

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In The Help by Kathryn Stockett, literary elements such as plot, character, setting, and point of view play crucial roles. The plot in Chapter 17 involves the rising action, focusing on Minnie's...

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The Help should be considered for the American literary canon due to its exploration of civil rights and racial prejudice during a critical period in U.S. history, reflecting key themes in the...

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