Film Analysis
Social Exchange Theory A good example of social exchange theory can be seen in the relationship between Hilly and Skeeter. In Hilly’s mind, she is a giving friend; she sets her friend up on dates all the while building her confidence. Because of these deeds, Hilly expects Skeeter to assist her in publishing her idea on the “Sanitation Initiative.” For Skeeter, this relationship is not worthwhile because she does not agree with Hilly’s beliefs and behaviors. There were times when Skeeter was noticeably uncomfortable. Although Hilly does arrange dates for Skeeter, this does not outweigh the costs. Their relationship ultimately ends up fizzling out because the costs are too high. Skeeter publicized the pie incident, embarrassing …show more content…
While this is her dream that she’s had her whole life, she feels obligated to her mom, Aibileen, Minny, and the rest of the people who helped her write The Help. while one part of her wants to go to New York to become the writer she always dreamed she’d be, her mother is sick and the women who assisted her could face danger because of the book. Unfortunately for Skeeter, she can’t actively participate in both of these opposing needs at the same time. One of the needs is alleviated when Skeeter talks to her mom, Aibileen, and Minny about leaving. They all fully support her decision, which resolves the dialectical …show more content…
Only those in the specific co culture would understand what this would mean. Hilly, Hilly’s mother, Skeeter, Skeeter's mother, Minny, and Aibileen are the only ones in this specific co culture. To the untrained ear, the women talking about pie to Hilly might sound a bit strange, but they’d likely not think too much else of it. However, in this co culture, it means something entirely different. Depending on the context, they aren’t referring to any pie, but the “special pie” Minny made for Hilly. At one point, Charlotte uses this jargon as leverage against Hilly. Hilly’s mother, Miss Walters, also uses this jargon as a humorous stab against her daughter multiple times. An outsider would never be able to guess what this piece of jargon means among these
Social Exchange Theory A good example of social exchange theory can be seen in the relationship between Hilly and Skeeter. In Hilly’s mind, she is a giving friend; she sets her friend up on dates all the while building her confidence. Because of these deeds, Hilly expects Skeeter to assist her in publishing her idea on the “Sanitation Initiative.” For Skeeter, this relationship is not worthwhile because she does not agree with Hilly’s beliefs and behaviors. There were times when Skeeter was noticeably uncomfortable. Although Hilly does arrange dates for Skeeter, this does not outweigh the costs. Their relationship ultimately ends up fizzling out because the costs are too high. Skeeter publicized the pie incident, embarrassing …show more content…
While this is her dream that she’s had her whole life, she feels obligated to her mom, Aibileen, Minny, and the rest of the people who helped her write The Help. while one part of her wants to go to New York to become the writer she always dreamed she’d be, her mother is sick and the women who assisted her could face danger because of the book. Unfortunately for Skeeter, she can’t actively participate in both of these opposing needs at the same time. One of the needs is alleviated when Skeeter talks to her mom, Aibileen, and Minny about leaving. They all fully support her decision, which resolves the dialectical …show more content…
Only those in the specific co culture would understand what this would mean. Hilly, Hilly’s mother, Skeeter, Skeeter's mother, Minny, and Aibileen are the only ones in this specific co culture. To the untrained ear, the women talking about pie to Hilly might sound a bit strange, but they’d likely not think too much else of it. However, in this co culture, it means something entirely different. Depending on the context, they aren’t referring to any pie, but the “special pie” Minny made for Hilly. At one point, Charlotte uses this jargon as leverage against Hilly. Hilly’s mother, Miss Walters, also uses this jargon as a humorous stab against her daughter multiple times. An outsider would never be able to guess what this piece of jargon means among these