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The Secret Life of Bees

by Sue Monk Kidd

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The Secret Life of Bees

Characterization: Lily's defiance of her father is noticeable throughout the book. Dialect: The use of dialect helps give a realistic portrayal of life in the 1960's. Regionalism: Life in Tiburon,...

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The Secret Life of Bees

Lily's comment about "poor news reporting" is humorous because it highlights her naive, self-centered perspective, thinking her personal actions are the most significant newsworthy events. She is...

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