And this is what was fascinating to me about 'The Help'; they were ordinary people who did extraordinary things.
The Jewish background is not that far from the black groove. Blacks are downtrodden, Jews are downtrodden, therefore they have something in common in that affliction. Being downtrodden often makes one more empathetic and sympathetic.
How gently rock yon poplars high Against the reach of primrose sky With heaven's pale candles stored.

