Skeeter Phelan is a central character in the novel The Help by Kathryn Stockett. Set in the 1960s, she is an aspiring writer who challenges the racial norms of her time by seeking to tell the stories of African American maids working in Jackson, Mississippi. Skeeter's determination to expose the injustices faced by these women drives the narrative and highlights themes of courage and social change. Throughout the story, Skeeter navigates her relationships with her friends and family while grappling with her own identity. Her character represents a voice for the marginalized and serves as a catalyst for change, making her a memorable figure in contemporary literature.