The Secret Life of Bees

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• The novel was written with the magical negro trope that these black women are all there to teach Lily a lesson about race and family.
• Ms. Kidd wants us to sympathize with how Lily has implicit bias at first and unaware of her white privilege.
• Lily learns about the complexities of life and race through her time with the Boatwright sisters.

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• The Secret Life of Bees is a fantastic novel exploring racial prejudice and the importance of found family.
• I loved reading about Lily's journey toward forgiveness and understanding.
• The novel provokes reflection on social issues, making it a compelling read.

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• Do not pity Lily, for by the final chapter she is strong and she is loved.
• She is loved by herself as much as by her community.
• The novel emphasizes emotional growth through adversity.