"The Help" entry two

As I read "The Help," I can see the amount of dedication Miss Skeeter has to the maids that she has interviewed. Her original idea of talking to maids to understand what it is like to work for a white family seemed completely out of reach. However, from what began as only Aibileen agreeing to do an inteview has turned to many other maids agreeing to tell their stories. It is amazing that word spreads so fast and sooner or later, it seems like the whole maid community knows about Miss Sketer is doing. It is evident that she wants these interviews published so that she can inform people. She values change and believes in civil rights. Therefore, she wants to display the inequalities. However, I keep wondering why the maids would risk their lives to be apart of an interview. What do they have to gain? They could be killed. My question was answered through Callie, a maid who shared her story with Miss Skeeter. She says "If any white lady reads my storym that's what I want them to know. Saying thank you when you really mean it, when you remeber what someone done for you..." (260). This quote struck because it is evident the amount of compassion that Callie feels when she says this. The principle of saying thank you can go a long way; sometimes a smile or a genuine thank you can brighten up someone's day. Sometimes, I feel that today we take a lot of things for granted. However, life is not about taking what is given to you. Rather, it is about appreciating the lessons we can learn from others. This principle is demonstrated perfectly as Callie explains. Most of the maids and "help" were treated with no respect whatsoever. However, it is the small things that help make a difference. Anyone who is not doing anything to convey the inequalities and unfairness that went on during the time is practically condoning the behavior. While it is unclear whether or not the interviews will be published  for sure, the maids and Miss Skeeter are doing their part to help inform and promote fairness and change.