"Aibileen Clark" the revolutionary character in the movie ‘The Help’

            The popular film “The Help” depicts a sensitive and controversial look at the racial violence which the African community in Mississippi faced in the 1980s. One of the play's main characters is Aibileen Clark, who displays kindness and grace. Aibileen, a domestic worker who actually experiences the most extreme types of injustice. She is the main character in the story because of her continuous commitment, willingness towards the injustice shown by the white people, and very little disobedience, which are strongly shown in the film. The character of Aibileen, is described as a person who quickly changes the plot through her choices and actions, is analyzed in detail in this review, we will not just remember this, but will also be deeply affect by it.

The character of Aibileen Clark in "The Help" acts as an example for endurance and opposition, in showing how prejudice in Mississippi existed during the 1980s among the white people and black people. She is able to survive a hostile culture while also gently facing the challenging environment in the house she works where prejudices are established using her great bravery and depth of empathy. Aibileen always say “You is kind. You is smart. You is important.” towards the little baby Mae Mobley. This shows her believe in freedom, empowerment and courage. Thus, the movie shows how Aibileen's journey is a process that results in personal freedom and the opening of new opportunities for both her and other people. The most important lesson is that courage can create power, which in return brings hope and light, while disobedience is not enough to effect change.

Aibileen is shown as a hardworking black maid working in the home of Elizebeth, a white woman with a young daughter named Mae Morley. She started working as a maid from the age of fourteen and she raised seventeen white children throughout her career. Even though she knows of the prejudice and dehumanization she experiences, Aibileen chooses to continue her work, which is an expression of her strength, integrity, and desire which she had till the end. Her work as a maid demonstrates her great empathy, and she demonstrates motherhood by loving the children she raised without fear even though the white people try to dehumanize her. Aibileen's strength remains until the end of the film. She also expresses her personality by bearing the pain of losing her only son and lamenting part of her life. On the other hand, even though she is aware of the challenges she faces where her humanity is never respected, she maintains her strength and remains determined.

As shown in movie, Aibileen's duty goes beyond simply suppressing a black maid who lives alone. It goes beyond her work and creates real connections. She decides to share her life and experiences with Skeeter, a white journalist who works hard to expose the challenges, shame and the actual hardships faced by African American maids. Even though she refused to share them, she accepted Skeeter’s request because of the actions of Hilly. This causes the story to take a significant turn. In addition to changing the daily life of the black people, such courage inspires other domestic workers to speak up, which starts a chain reaction that supports the fight against racial injustice. Through her humble yet intentional activities, Aibileen has become an inspiration for change. She forces everyone around her to face their prejudices and challenge cultural standards. Everyone she encounters, get benefits from her wise advice and kind treatment, including Skeeter. Aibileen is a good example of the strength of humanity and the ability to survive in the face of hardship because of her incredible powerful influence. This not only significantly changes the lives of the individuals in the story but also leaves a lasting impression in the audience.

        We get a real picture of Aibileen’s world, where racial world is present around her, which could be seen in her eyes. Her descriptions of the daily lives of black domestic workers, are powerful and she says how she has been stuck into a life of witnessing pain and humiliation, but they are also full of anger that gets the best of her. Aibileen's some conversations are heartbreaking especially when she talks about how black domestic servants are treated by their employers. When Aibileen says “We love them and they love us, but they can’t even let us use the same toilet as them.” We are able to feel her situation. She is aware of the violence she encounters daily, but she behaves according to her morals and faith, demonstrating the emotional impact that racial discrimination takes on people. They are compelled to suffer in silence until they get a chance to resist.

    Throughout the film, Aibileen faces the many troubles due racial injustice. Even though she faces many systemic suppressions, Aibileen refuses to remain silent, she raises her voice to speak out against the injustices made by the society around her. Her inner strength and belief in the power of change serve as a light of hope in the society full of darkness and prejudice.

In the movie “The Help”, Aibileen Clark stands out as a light of strength and wisdom, in showcasing the strength of countless black women who underwent suppression in silence. Her story portrays the awful effects of racial injustice. She also brings out the significance of small but brave acts of opposition. The main character of Aibileen's journey, which was initially characterized by silence and subsequently became a main character which fought a for change, is a good evidence of the transforming effect of bravery and the need to give voice to those who have been silent for so long. In this way the film gives the audience a way to examine the need of human dignity and the ongoing fight for equality through the woman's role.