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4,153 words of in-depth notes for my essay plan, examining The Help by Katheryn Stockett and other films on black history and the civil rights movement. Explores the 'white saviour narrative', the accuracy of how these stories depict history and possible problems of having white people tell stories of black struggle. The text examines caricaturing and misrepresentation of black men and women in books and film. Notes collected from films (e.g. Green Book), other reviews (e.g. ‘The Help – Wh...

5,678 word, distinction level, in-depth examination of narratives regarding black people/history; primarily The Help by Katheryn Stockett but also including GreenBook, Mississippi Burning, Malcolm X, Hidden figures, etc... Explores the 'white saviour narrative', the accuracy of how these stories depict history, whether they strengthen the injustices and prejudice they depict and possible problems of having white people tell stories of black struggle. The text examines caricaturing and misr...

3 pages of easily missed, useful extracts from The Help by Katheryn Stockett to use in an essay about the novel or a similar novel/theme. If you're examining subliminal racism or how the Civil Rights Movement is represented in this book or literature as a whole, these extracts could help. Best paired with my other notes on The Help and literature depicting black struggle. Page numbers/chapters included.