Post 1 Katherine Marting

In the book The Secret Life Of Bees the main character is Lilly. A major aspect of the setting is the time in Lilly’s life when the events are taking place. Lilly is about thirteen years old. Living without her mother has greatly affected her life, especially at this time. A mother is a very important part in a girls’ life during this period of growth. I feel this is one of the reasons Lilly has become somewhat attached to Rosaline. When Rosaline and Lilly are at the pink house, Lilly is beginning a learning experience. After talking to August that one night she starts to realize that lies are not always the best solution. Part of Lilly wants to explain everything to August but at the same time she is to afraid of being sent back to her father, T Ray. This is another example of how Lilly is attached to Rosaline and Rosaline is to Lilly is that they discuss these matters like mother and daughter. Finally when Lilly and August talk they mention rebellion. Even though there are many other reasons for Lilly to leave this might has be part of her teenage rebellion. Most teenagers, whether in this century or the previous, go through a rebellious period. I feel the final acts made by her father pushed Lilly, and those combined, her father and rebellion, forced her to leave.