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The film has received note for both its fine performances and [[Politically-Correct History|its questionable portrayal of history]]. It received three Academy award nominations: Best Picture, Actress and Actress in a Supporting Role. Octavia Spencer won for Best Actress in a Supporting Role.

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* [[Abusive Parents]]: Elizabeth Leefolt to her daughter, Mae Mobley.

** From the little we seen of her it seems Elizabeth's own mother was also abusive.

* [[Ethnic Menial Labor]]

* [[Extreme Doormat]]: Elizabeth, who's constantly bossed around by Hilly, cowed by her husband, and is practically a chew toy to her domineering and extravagant mother. With such a pushover personality, it's no wonder she never realizes Aibileen dedicates some pages in the book to her very own home life.

* [[Former Friend of Alpha Bitch]]: This trope comes into play after Skeeter is cast out of Hilly's social circle.

* [[Genki Girl]]: Celia Foote, ''oh so much''. She is constantly running around, speaking fast, and generally is very energetic and happy about everything. However, she's not as flat a character as she seems.

* [[Title Drop]]: At the beginning of the film, a woman writes down the words The Help on a note pad, the name of the book that is [[Captain Obvious|also the title of the movie]]. It also serves as the film's title card.

* [[Unusual Euphemism]]: Used by Minny when speaking of what she did to Hilly, naming the event the 'Terrible Awful'.

* [[White Man's Burden]]: The main criticism of the movie. Many critics see it as being about Skeeter finding these poor black maids and telling their story for them.

 

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[[Category:Films of the 2010s]]

[[Category:Academy Award]]