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Eugenia "Skeeter" Phelan

Eugenia "Skeeter" Phelan is a fictional character from "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett. She is a young white woman in 1960s Mississippi who values fairness and justice. Skeeter challenges racial segregation by befriending and supporting African American maids, risking her social standing to promote equality. Her character embodies moral courage and the desire for societal change amid deeply ingrained racial biases. Skeeter's efforts highlight the importance of empathy, activism, and standing up against injustice, making her a symbol of progress and moral integrity.