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