Race Quotes in The Help Page 2
(Chapter.Paragraph)
| Quote #4 "You know colored folks ain't allowed in that library." (11.21) |
Before the novel ends, the library in question will open its doors to black people. Finally, a bit of progress.
| Quote #5 "These is white rules. I don't know which ones you following and which ones you ain't. (11.81) |
In Aibileen and Skeeter's early interviews, Aibileen is terrified of saying the wrong thing. In her experience, the friendliest white person can snap and change in a moment's notice if the wrong rule is broken.
| Quote #6 Hilly raises her voice about three octaves when talking to black people. Elizabeth smiles like she's talking to a child, although certainly not her own. I'm starting to notice things. (12.57) |
Hilly and Elizabeth's belief that black people are of lesser intelligence is apparent in their manner of speaking. Skeeter only notices it once she begins hearing the maids' stories.
