Aibileen risked her job by writing the book in the first place. She knew that being a part of writing this book about their opinion would definitely increase the chances of her losing her job because it is against the law. Furthermore, most white people hate the idea of coloured people having those rights and the truth from their side being told. Aibileen knew that if her boss were to realize her part in the book, then she would lose her job because Miss Leefolt was just like all the white ladies who could not stand being humiliated. In addition, she wanted to fit in with the others who also followed Hilly. Not only does Miss Leefolt have the choice of firing Aibileen but Miss Hilly also has a say in the matter because Miss Leefolt follows what Hilly says and that is how Miss Hilly behooves to “inform you that you are fired, Aibileen. Even when Miss Leefolt did not want to fire Aibileen because she believed Aibileen was being honest, she fired because Hilly demanded her to.
