The Help

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Across
  1. 6. Writes the book about the maids
  2. 9. The university Skeeter graduates from before returning to Jackson.
  3. 11. The young girl Aibileen cares for
  4. 14. Setting for the novel.
  5. 15. The main theme of the book
  6. 16. The name of the housekeeping advice column Skeeter writes.
  7. 19. Hires Minny, lives outside Jackson society
  8. 20. Constantine’s daughter, whose appearance in Jackson caused a major conflict
  9. 21. Skeeter's boyfriend throughout much of the novel.
  10. 22. The infamous item Minny made for Hilly
Down
  1. 1. A trait Minny is often cited for
  2. 2. Aibileen’s son whose death inspires her to help Skeeter with the book.
  3. 3. The "initiative" Hilly thinks blacks and whites shouldn't share
  4. 4. A major theme and historical context of the story
  5. 5. The maid sent to jail for stealing a ring from Hilly to pay for her sons' college
  6. 7. Known as the best cook in town.
  7. 8. Journal Where Skeeter writes the housekeeping column.
  8. 10. The social organization Hilly Holbrook leads
  9. 12. The New York editor who publishes the book
  10. 13. Stolen/hidden item related to Hilly.
  11. 17. Watches over Mae Mobley
  12. 18. The person Skeeter finds is gone upon returning from college