The Help 25&26

Identify and explain the irony in the benefit being held for the starving children of Africa.

Explain what this passage means: "Some women wear slightly saucier evening gowns, with bare shoulders here and there, but long kid-leather gloves ensure they don’t have more than a few inches of epidermis exposed. Of course, every year some guest will show up with a hint of leg or a shadow of cleavage. Not much is said, though. They aren’t members, those kind." p.145

What does Celia do to offend everyone, and why do you suppose she doesn't know the difference between "formal" and "church?"

Why is Hilly upset at her mother (Missus Walter) again?

Why does Minny hit Sugar? Do you think her action is justified? Explain

What did Minny do to Hilly and WHY did she do it?

What does Celia chopping down the tree symbolize?

Why does Celia lie in bed for almost a week straight?

Why is Minny plotting ways to leave Leroy?

Who does Skeeter "hang out" with at the benefit and why?