https://padlet.com/hayleynielsen1/s4tify9l7qb3s9ut What character archetypes exist in 'The Help'? Write a post detailing which archetypes are present and how we know this. en-us 2022-08-17 01:38:20 UTC 2022-09-25 08:36:26 UTC hello@padlet.com hughflorence https://padlet.com/hayleynielsen1/s4tify9l7qb3s9ut/wish/2262877724 Mrs skeeter is somewhat of a caregiver as she writes from the viewpoint of black people and (eventually) publicly empathises with them, even though she knew she would receive hatred and backlash. She is selfless in this particular area, which is why she fits under the Caregiver archetype. 

I think Minny is a bit of a Jester, because the way she doesn't hold back in speaking her views is comedic, yet what she says does have value and truth.

Mae Mobley falls under the innocent category, as her mind is yet to be shaped according to the times racist ideals.]]> 2022-08-17 03:00:45 UTC https://padlet.com/hayleynielsen1/s4tify9l7qb3s9ut/wish/2262877724 https://padlet.com/hayleynielsen1/s4tify9l7qb3s9ut/wish/2262882440 Aibileen- The Care Giver
I think Aibileen is the caregiver in the novel because she is a character who supports others and makes sacrifices on their behalf. For example when Aibileen states, "I got to be the one who's strong. I got to keep my friend from losing it." (The Help, 195). This quote shows that Aibileen is compassionate and cares for her friends.

Minny- The Everyman
I think Minny is the everyman in The Help because she is a relatable character, she acts strong yet she is scared of many things. She is scared of getting outed and getting executed for her ideals and beliefs, and her kids will have to grow up without their mom. I think many characters in The Help feel similarly to Minny.

Skeeter- The Outlaw
I think Skeeter is the outlaw of the novel, as she wants to create changes, she wants to change society's perspective on black people. She believes that white and black people can live together in harmony.

- Iqra ]]> 2022-08-17 03:07:15 UTC https://padlet.com/hayleynielsen1/s4tify9l7qb3s9ut/wish/2262882440 https://padlet.com/hayleynielsen1/s4tify9l7qb3s9ut/wish/2262882910 The Magician: Hilly, Ms Leefolt- these are people who use the way of society to achieve their goals   

The Outlaw: Ms Skeeter- person who won't follow the laws of society, can be seen as criminal ex: writing a story that goes against the law to try and change people's opinions about colored people. 

The caregiver: Aibileen- person who supports others even if it means sacrificing themselves ex: her doing the writing job to expose the dark side of white society   

The sage: Minny- the person who's like the mother of the group ex: her telling Skeeter about how harsh life could be and reminding Skeeter and Aibileen that what they're doing is a crime, only joining them later on after ejecting Aibileen 3 times.
-Izzy


]]> 2022-08-17 03:07:55 UTC https://padlet.com/hayleynielsen1/s4tify9l7qb3s9ut/wish/2262882910 corlissng https://padlet.com/hayleynielsen1/s4tify9l7qb3s9ut/wish/2262884098 1. Minny can be characterised as the outlaw archetype, the outlaw archetype is defined as "The rebel who won’t abide by society’s demands." In "The Help", during the 1960s, black maids are expected to be obedieint towards the white families. Minny is known for her outspokeness and her bravery to stand up for her own rights, she is different from the other typical black maids since is not afraid to speak up against her white employer despite facing an enormous risk of losing her job.

2. Aibileen can be charaterized as the caregiver archetype, the charegiver archetype is defined as "A character who continually supports others and makes sacrifices on their behalf." She shows a lot of caring and kindness towards her employer's daughter, Mae Mobley, raising and adoring her as her own child. Also, she is a supportive friend as we can see how she took a huge risk inorder to get Minny employed again.

3. Miss Skeeter can be characterized as the hero archetype, because during the 1960s, no one really has the bravery and coruage to stand up for the rights for black maids. However, in "The Help", she decided to writre a book dedicating to the maids, which will be describing how black maids feel as they work for the white families based on their own perspective. This is a really courageous move.

]]> 2022-08-17 03:09:29 UTC https://padlet.com/hayleynielsen1/s4tify9l7qb3s9ut/wish/2262884098 rithurajesh https://padlet.com/hayleynielsen1/s4tify9l7qb3s9ut/wish/2262884298 Aibileen: The Caregiver and The Sage, Aibileen fits perfectly into the mold of the Caregiver and Sage archetype. She's soft spoken, kind, motherly and with her age came understanding of world and wisdom. When she had to leave school at 14 she was sad but understanding she quickly adapted into her role as a mammy by putting her down and working. She doesn't often question things (though she's bothered by it) and she was very hesitant to agree to Miss Skeeters Idea.

Miss Skeeter: Miss Skeeter is a lot harder to put into a box but I guess you could call her mixture of The Everyman and The Explorer. She is ambitious and wants to her way around the world and her desire to become a journalist branches from her desire tell stories and seek the truth (curiosity). She is also grounded and self aware she understands and is aware of short comings and her place in the world. Naviety is also trait that Miss Skeeter has but is not something that usually falls into these archetypes. She owes naviety to  lack of understanding of how much danger she's really putting the maids, she doesn't fully understand the gravity the situation cause she doesn't really (fully) the struggles coloured  go through everyday.

Minny: Minny I think fits the archetype of The Outlaw she's speaks her mind with no filter and is as sassy as they come, not a trait that is beneficial to someone working as a maid in the 1960s. She's different from the other maids because she's more vocal about things she doesn't apperciate.

]]> 2022-08-17 03:09:49 UTC https://padlet.com/hayleynielsen1/s4tify9l7qb3s9ut/wish/2262884298 jackbrenzel https://padlet.com/hayleynielsen1/s4tify9l7qb3s9ut/wish/2262884539 The Jester: Minny
Because many of Minny's profoundly humorous observations frequently have deeper meanings regarding how she feels about the treatment of the maids, which helps many other characters in the book identify with Minny, I believe she fits the description of "The Jester." Though she makes a very meager living and is frequently silenced for her opinions and beliefs, Minny can also be seen as obnoxious at times but never superficial in keeping with The Jester archetype.
The Ruler: Hilly
In the movie "The Help," Hilly's authority and sway over the residents of Jackson are subtly highlighted. She exudes confidence, enjoys a high social status, and has access to a range of resources, making her someone you wouldn't want to cross. It is obvious from the assertive language that she indirectly controls others. This power is apparent through Ms. Leefolt.
The Care Giver: Aibileen
I think Aibileen fulfills the role of the caretaker in the story because she is a character who stands up for others and makes accommodations on their behalf. For example, Aibileen claims, "I have to be the courageous one. I had to do it to keep my friend from losing it." (195; The Help) In this passage, Aibileen expresses her concern and empathy for her traveling companions.]]> 2022-08-17 03:10:10 UTC https://padlet.com/hayleynielsen1/s4tify9l7qb3s9ut/wish/2262884539 nathanaftab https://padlet.com/hayleynielsen1/s4tify9l7qb3s9ut/wish/2262922568
The Sage: Aibileen
One of the key main characters, Aibileen, represents the character archetype of the sage: a wise, commonly old and experienced mother figure who provides insightfulness and guides those around her, such as Minny and Skeeter. She is selfless in her actions as well as cautious and carefully around those of white society who may intrude or negatively impact her, evident from her thoughts and actions towards Hilly.

The Ruler: Hilly
'The Help' subtlety places emphasis on the power and control the character of Hilly has upon the community of Jackson. Being confident, high in status and attaining  variety of resources, she is a person who you would not want to be on the wrong side off. Evident from her forceful language, she has a indirect power over people. This power is evident through Ms Leefolt.

The Outlaw: Minny

Minny represents the outlaw of this novel, a person who challenges injustice and authority in order to stand up for their own beliefs. She often falls into trouble for her rebellious behaviour, evident from her uneasy relationship with Ms Hilly. Unlike most African-American characters who possess a quiet and submissive, Minny is outspoken, confident and at a continuous war with those around her. ]]> 2022-08-17 04:09:38 UTC https://padlet.com/hayleynielsen1/s4tify9l7qb3s9ut/wish/2262922568 jemimaconlon https://padlet.com/hayleynielsen1/s4tify9l7qb3s9ut/wish/2262925038 Aibileen - The Sage
In the article, the sage is described as someone wise, experienced and insightful, but also cautious and 'hesitant to join the action'. These traits apply to Aibileen as she is very experienced in working as a maid and raising children, and provides a lot of helpful insight to Miss Skeeter (specifically about the Ms. Myrna letters). In The Help, Aibileen is hesitant to help Skeeter with her project, and is cautious about what might happen to her if she contributes.

Mae Mobley - The Innocent
In the book, Mae Mobley shows love and kindness towards Aibileen and wants to use Aibileen's toilet instead of the toilet intended for white people. Mae Mobley is very young so does not yet have a negative standpoint or views, which shows that she is this innocent archetype.

Skeeter - The Outlaw
Skeeter has a very independent mindset that is unlike her friends, Hilly and Elizabeth. She disagrees with society's segregation and racist ideas and really wants to make a change.

- Jemima]]> 2022-08-17 04:13:57 UTC https://padlet.com/hayleynielsen1/s4tify9l7qb3s9ut/wish/2262925038 darcywilks https://padlet.com/hayleynielsen1/s4tify9l7qb3s9ut/wish/2263153521 I think Aibileen is 'The innocent' and somewhat 'The Caregiver' because of her strengths. Aibileen is a kind woman and is loyal however she can be very shy sometimes if something is out of her comfort zone.

I believe that Minny is 'The Hero' mainly because of her strengths, such as she is very courageous and she perseveres even though she has had racist rumors thrown at her. Even though she has to put up with Miss Celia being annoying, she still perseveres with her work.


]]> 2022-08-17 10:17:14 UTC https://padlet.com/hayleynielsen1/s4tify9l7qb3s9ut/wish/2263153521 miguelsolorzanonunez https://padlet.com/hayleynielsen1/s4tify9l7qb3s9ut/wish/2263180355 I think that Aibileen has some aspects of a sage as she is a Mammy, but the Caregiver does a better job at defining Aibileen's character as she lacks ambition. ]]> 2022-08-17 11:03:22 UTC https://padlet.com/hayleynielsen1/s4tify9l7qb3s9ut/wish/2263180355 https://padlet.com/hayleynielsen1/s4tify9l7qb3s9ut/wish/2265881820 Minny is the jester.
I believe Minny matches the title of "The Jester" because her comedic relief comes from some of her truly funny insights, which sometimes have deeper connotations about how she feels about the treatment of the maids, allowing many other characters in the novel to sympathise with Minny. However, in line with The Jester character, Minny may be unpleasant at times but never superficial because she makes a pittance and is regularly silenced for her thoughts and convictions.


Hilly is the ruler.
The film "The Help" gently highlights Hilly's power and influence on the inhabitants of Jackson. She is someone you don't want to cross since she radiates confidence, has a high social position, and has access to a range of resources. Her aggressive language makes it evident that she influences people indirectly. This power is manifested via Ms. Leefolt.

I believe Aibileen serves as the caregiver in the narrative because she is a character who helps others and makes concessions on their behalf.


]]> 2022-08-19 22:03:58 UTC https://padlet.com/hayleynielsen1/s4tify9l7qb3s9ut/wish/2265881820 amyduong1 https://padlet.com/hayleynielsen1/s4tify9l7qb3s9ut/wish/2299231989 Aibileen - Caregiver
Aibilieen is the caregiver in this novel because she is very soft-spoken and very compassionate. She takes great care of Mae Mobley, and her late son Treelore. She puts others in front of herself and is overall a very kind, and maternal person.

Minny - Jester
Minny is the jester in this novel because she is the comedic relief in the story. Her inner and outer dialogue can be seen as very sarcastic and funny, as well as her actions.

Skeeter - Outlaw
Skeeter is the outlaw in this novel, because she is breaking the societal norms, and rules by talking to and giving Minny and Aibileen voices. She goes against her friends, and exposes them in her book.]]> 2022-09-16 01:49:33 UTC https://padlet.com/hayleynielsen1/s4tify9l7qb3s9ut/wish/2299231989 https://padlet.com/hayleynielsen1/s4tify9l7qb3s9ut/wish/2300688404 Minny- The Jester
Minny is constantly described as the 'sassy' character who can't keep her mouth shut and says the wrong things in a certain situation, hence being fired from so many jobs. She provides the comic relief from these remarks as they are often quite funny and sarcastic. In line with the Jester she has also said some important truths like telling Celia about the Terrible Awful and also by making the sacrifice of putting the Terrible Awful in the book because she knew of the consequences if someone found out. 

Aibileen- The Sage
Throughout the book one of the main characters that others seem to look up to is Aibileen. She is the kind, old, and wise character that others seem to look for for advise. Minny is often seen at Aibileen's house if she needs guidance and Aibileen is there to provide it. Like when Minny needed help with her situation with Leroy she came to Aibileen to help and Aibileen did. Mae Mobley also looks up to Aibileen as a Mother figure more so than her mother ans trusts everything Aibileen says or does. Skeeter has also relied on Aibileen for help on some occasions when hiding the book got tough.

Hilly- The Ruler
Hilly is the one figure in the book who constantly seems to have more power over anyone in the whole book no matter what happens. She wields power by using her race, being white, to be unjustly unfair to the minority because it is known in 1960s Mississippi that there is definitely only one superior race. She has several connections to all kinds of people and is not afraid to lie and blackmail to get what she wants, which she often does. As a result of this she is often 'out of touch' as no one matches her rank or status which is in line with the Ruler archetype.


]]> 2022-09-17 02:35:41 UTC https://padlet.com/hayleynielsen1/s4tify9l7qb3s9ut/wish/2300688404 https://padlet.com/hayleynielsen1/s4tify9l7qb3s9ut/wish/2302163800 Aibileen - Caregiver
Aibileen is definitely the caregiver as she is extremely soft and comforting as a person. You can see this play out when she takes care of Mae Mobley. She is so soft spoken and gentle with her, as she is with most people.

Skeeter - Outlaw
I think Skeeter is difficult to place into a category but she would be best fit as the outlaw. She breaks societal expectations and refuses to fit into stereotypes. She goes against the law to try and help coloured people and give them more rights.  
Minny -  Jester and Outlaw
Minny would fit the role of the Jester as her comedic relief roots from her treatment as the help. She can be quite obnoxious and loud and doesn't hesitate to speak her mind even though coloured people were not allowed to do so. She would also fit the role of the outlaw based on these examples.]]> 2022-09-19 02:19:33 UTC https://padlet.com/hayleynielsen1/s4tify9l7qb3s9ut/wish/2302163800 alexanderdickeson https://padlet.com/hayleynielsen1/s4tify9l7qb3s9ut/wish/2302166377 I think minny is the jester because her comedic releif comes from some observations she notices in society but they also have deeper meanings to them


I think hilly fits the description of the ruler because she has power and she has a lot of confidence in her self.  she tries to keep the city split into to areas because she believes that she is better than the coloured people.
I think Skeeter fits the description of the hero because she helps Minny and Aibileen right a book about how they have been treated while doing there daily job]]> 2022-09-19 02:21:21 UTC https://padlet.com/hayleynielsen1/s4tify9l7qb3s9ut/wish/2302166377 https://padlet.com/hayleynielsen1/s4tify9l7qb3s9ut/wish/2302194081 Aibileen- Aibileen best represents the archetype of the sage sage in this novel since she is always there to help people when they need it and gives out good, wise advise. She is selfless and tries to exclude all negativity that comes across her path. 

Skeeter- Skeeter best represents the archetype of the outlaw in this novel. This is because she is trying to make a difference by  trying to break the societies expectations for the better for every human being to no be treated differently just because of their skin colour or class.

Minny- Minny best represents the archetype of the everyman in this novel. This is because she is very strong and handles and stands up for herself but she is also scared of certain things that may happen to someone in life. She is scared that if she dies her children would have to grow up without a mother, but she doesn't let anyone know of her fears.]]> 2022-09-19 02:42:09 UTC https://padlet.com/hayleynielsen1/s4tify9l7qb3s9ut/wish/2302194081 https://padlet.com/hayleynielsen1/s4tify9l7qb3s9ut/wish/2302195703 Minny the Jester: Minny's dialogues due to her comedic reliefs throughout the book, even in the most intense of situations. She is willing, almost enthusiasitic to speak the truth without a second thought. She also follows her insticts and is often impulsive, as seen by her constantly getting fired. She's not very disarming though, she often recieves more hostility than other equivalent maids. 

Aibileen the Caregiver: She is loved by many of her peers and even the white baby Mae Mobley. She dropped out of school to provide for her family which is a symbol of selflessness, an important trait for The Caregiver. She teaches the kids that she raises that skin colour should not be a restricting factor when it comes to love.

Skeeter the Outlaw: Skeeter's mother wants her to be a an obedient wife, but desires to be a writer. This is the first sign of Skeeter's character archetype. She does not conform to the norms of her society and often goes against them. Later on, a writing project was executed leading to a friendship between her and Aibileen who both shared a passion for writing. This would have never been possible if Skeeter wasn't self-aware and yielded to the pressures of her society.]]> 2022-09-19 02:43:28 UTC https://padlet.com/hayleynielsen1/s4tify9l7qb3s9ut/wish/2302195703 https://padlet.com/hayleynielsen1/s4tify9l7qb3s9ut/wish/2312069579 Aibileen- care giver
Looking back to the book proves how much of a care giver Aibileen is because of the way she displays comfort, and warmth just as a person and she's willing to put others before her just to make them happy.

Minny- Everyman
Minny can be described as an Everyman because she shows that everything isnt what it seems and her character applies a lot of realism such as how other people see her as a whole different person to how she sees herself, and with her character you can tell she has fears and she has realistic emotions that others reading the help can relate to.

Skeeter- outlaw
Skeeters viewed as an Outlaw because of all her aspiring ambitions, goals and changes she wants to make just to help bring equality and make sure everyone gets what they deserve no matter their race.
-bella


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