Strengths behind the Apron

-Aibileen and Minny-

"Every fish in the pond is different." This saying well fits with the characters Aibileen and Minny in Tate Taylor's film “The Help”. The story held in 1960s Mississippi, where African people work under the upper-class white families as maids or gardeners. Even though these maids are talented and strong, their society doesn’t allow them to show them. Aibileen Clark and Minny Jackson are two characters with very different characteristics. They show us how strength looks like. Aibileen is soft hearted and kind. Minny is fearless. Their strong friendship helps them to face struggles in their unfair society. When Skeeter visits Aibileen to talk about writing a book about the lives of Black maids, Minny walks into Aibileen’s home casually. This shows their close bond and trust. This friendship is also seen in Minny’s caring relationship with Celia Foote. When Celia is treated poorly by Hilly Holbrook at the Ladies' Club, Minny comforts her. This shows how supportive, and understanding is her.


            Aibileen’s strength is reflected through her ability to forgive and care for others, even when she’s deeply hurt. She has raised 17 white children with love even after losing her own son by a white. Even though she is in pain, she continues to be kind, as she says in the movie, “They’s my baby, no matter what color they are” Tate Taylor. (2011), The Help (2011). Aibileen’s tolerance is clear when at the Ladies' Club meeting, Hilly accusing blacks of spreading diseases. Aibileen stays calm and says nothing.

Minny is fearless and reacts quickly for her own rights. When Hilly refused to let her use their bathroom during a storm, Minny ignored her and used it. This shows her courage. After Hilly caught her red-handed in the bathroom, Minny resigned from her job, showing her self-respect. Minny was also very creative with her revenge when she gave Hilly a special chocolate pie. This moment not only shows Minny’s victory but also her determination to fight back in her own way. In the movie, when she humorously says, “Fried chicken just tend to make you feel better about life” Tate Taylor. (2011), The Help revealing her sharp mind.


Here, both women work as maids in a racist society. But their personalities are very different. Aibileen is calm and forgiving others, while Minny is bold and outspoken. But both use their unique strengths to make a difference. For example, Aibileen heists to share her story with Skeeter at first because she is fearing the post consequences. But when time passes, she finds the courage to speak up, helping to create a book that challenges racial injustice for the innocent blacks. Minny never hesitates to stand up for herself even if it puts her job at risk.

The film shows that strength comes in different forms. Aibileen’s quiet resilience and Minny’s fearless attitude both help reveal the struggles of Black maids during that time. Their personal victories remind us that even in an unfair world, people can hold on to their dignity and courage. In the end, Aibileen and Minny are more than just maids they represent friendship, and the fight for justice. They show us how people must deal with their challenges and stay true to themselves. By this, Aibileen and Minny show us to value our uniqueness and see strength in ourselves and others.

 

References: Tate Taylor. (2011) The Help.

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