1. Definition of Setting:

   • The time and place in which the story occurs.

   • Includes social, cultural, and historical context.

2. Setting in The Help:

   • Jackson, Mississippi, during the early 1960s.

   • Social norms and racial segregation laws.

Make Notes:

Write down key points about each character and their environment.

Use Evidence:

Support your ideas with examples from the text.

Personal Reflection:

Consider how you might act in a similar environment. How would it affect you?

How does the setting of Jackson, Mississippi, influence the actions and beliefs of each character?

In what ways do the characters resist or conform to their environment?

Can you identify any moments in the story where a character's environment directly impacts their decisions?