The Secret Life of Bees (entry10)

10/24/08

Comments:

1. Lily is still stressed about the situation with her mother being dead.
2. Zach is going to attend a "White" School, which is a big change for him, especially since he met Lily.
3. T-Ray figures out where Lily is and in an instinct he reports to her, as usual he yells at her and commands her to leave with him, but because of August he decided to leave Lily behind, basically forever.
4. In between that time you would realize that the reason why he treated Lily so rudely was because he seen Deborah, his wife in Lily.
5. Lily is now permanently part of the family, exactly how her mother was raised by August.

Questions:

1. If May did not die would have June still said yes to Neil's proposal?
2. Since Lily's mom was raised by august and now Lily is as well, is Lily's life just going to be a repetition of her mothers?
3. Does Lily see her mother in her, rather than the pain of her not being with her?
4. The way he treats Lily relates back to the way he treated his wife?"

Words:

1. tortoiseshell(pg285)- a horny substance of a mottled brown and yellow coloration, composing the laminae that cover the inner body plates of the carapace of a hawksbill turtle, used for making combs and ornamental articles, inlaying, etc.
2. immobilized(pg291)- to prevent the use, activity, or movement
3. grunt(pg294)- to utter a similar sound

Literary Terms:

1. "Our lady is not some magical being out there somewhere, like a fairy godmother."(pg288)- Simile
2. " He stood over me. 'Deborah,' I heard him mumble. ' You 're not leaving me again.' His eyes looked frantic, scared."(pg294)- Falling Action

Summary:

• At the end of the book Lily ends up staying with the family and you finally realize that T-Ray was also in pain of Deborah, his wife, Lily's mom leaving. Also, finally Rosaleen feels like a whole new women because she is finally pulled through, and voted.

The Secret Life of Bees (entry9)

Comments:

1. Lily finally let out her feelings about her situation with her family to August
2. August tells Lily the story about her mother and all Lily could do is cry at the thought of her mom "leaving" her.
3. Soon Lily then becomes furious at all the thoughts of her mother, the stress and breaks loose, experessing and letting out her feelings.
4. Lily's mom had left ranaway from home as well because of her stress with T- Ray.
5. Lily is ready to reveal the truth about her life to Zach.

Questions:

1. Did Lily really have trust in August to tell her or was it for pity?
2. The fact that Lily's mom ran away to August, and now Lily herself is running away, have a symbolic meaning?
3. What makes Lily want to let Zach know about her life?
4. Will Lily plan on leaving, back home?

Words:

1. ramrod(pg240)-a rod for ramming down the charge of a muzzleloading firearm
2. Amnesiac(pg249)-a person affected by amnesia
3. smithereens(pg261)-small pieces; bits

Literary Terms:

1. "You are still a special flower planted on this earth"(pg241)- Metaphor
2. " I sat up, feeling like my body weighted two hundred pounds. Like somebody had backed the cement truck up to the honey, sung the pipe over my chest, and started pouring."(pg297)-Similie

Summary:

Lily was finally able to learn the truth about her mother after all this time, she learned that she was actually the cause of her mothers death. Lily begins to realize that her mother actually did love her.

The Secret Life of Bees (entry8)

10/23/08

Comments:

1. Lily keeps thinking about her mother uncontrollably, everything and everyone seems to remind her of her mother.
2. Zach and his friends were all arrested for something he did not do.
3. They try not to tell May about the incident with Zach in jail, but she soon find out and commits suicide.
4. Lily learned that June did know her mother.
5. June and Neil are now engaged, since May wanted her to live her life to the "fullest"( from the letter she left them before her death.)

Questions:

1. When Zach got arrested it was manly because they were dark skinned kids not because the police thought they were not telling the truth?
2. Does the suicide of May relate back to her sister's suicidal incident as well?
3. Was it a twin thing, too much pain may have led them to giving up?
4. Did June finally say yes to Neil manly because of the lost of her sister?

Literary terms:

1. "One of them waved his hand in front of his face like hed bitten into a Mexican pepper."(pg 179)- Simile
2. ".. pulled May's head to her breast and it almost seemed like she wanted May to listen now for her heart."(pg 193)- Symbolism
3. "Souls flying away"(pg 213)- Metaphor

Words:

1. celo(pg200)-NOT FOUND
2. totem(pg209)- natural object or an animate being, as an animal or bird, assumed as the emblem of a clan, family, or group

Summary Sentence:

• May ends up dying because of suicide which connects back to her sisters death. Also throughout these pages Lily kept thinking about her mother and grew into this family, that she does not plan on leaving anytime soon.

The Secret Life of Bees (entry7)

10/23/08

Comments:

1. August finally made it clear as to why she did not want to get married; because she felt as if she didn't want to give up her autonomy.
2. Racism becomes a common thing in this chapter. It is portrayed numerous times.
3. Lily is hurt by the picture she sees in Mr. Forest office, the picture of him and his daughter.
4. She decides to call her Dad and speak to him herself, but she could not explain to him anything, all her did was yell at her like he usually does.
5. Lily writes a letter to her dad expressing her feelings towards him, the way speaks to her, the way he treats her, etc.

Questions:

1. If a white man is dating a black women then it must be legal, why are they making it a big deal?
2. Was Lily hurt by the picture of Mr. Forest and his daughter? did it remind her of the relationship she did not have with her dad?
3. Is Lily suddenly depressed and becoming weaker/ letting her emotions show more?
4. Why does she call the "Black Mary" 'Mother'? Does it remind her of her own?

Literary Terms:

1. "Her eyes were mysterious and her skin dark brown with a glow, darker than toast and looking little like it had been buttered."( 138)- Imagery
2. "I was wishing I had a story like that one to live inside of me with so much loudness you could pick it up on a stethoscope"(pg142)-Metaphor
3. "I did have about ending my mother's life and sort of ending my own at the same time."(pg 142)-Symbolism

Words:

1. Obadiah(pg141)-a Minor Prophet.
2. venetian(pg 160)- of or pertaining to Venice or its inhabitants.

Summary Sentence:

• This chapter glossed over the emotions that Lily held against her father, and how much she needed her mother.

The Secret Life of Bees (entry6)

10/22/08

Comments:

1. Lily finally gets the story out of August about "Black Mary." She refers to her as "Our Lady of Chains."
2. Lily is nervous if the police comes searching for her, not only because she escaped but because she stole and got Rosaleen to escape.
3. A young boy by the name of Neil likes June but June refuses to be with him, and marry him.
4. Lily and Zach become closer as friends and Lily's feelings begin to grow for him.
5. Rosaleen and May grow a relationship and Lily is now jealous, which relates to the relationship between Lily and August where Rosaleen was jealous.

Questions:

1. What are the real reasons why June does not want to marry Neil.
2. Why isn't any of the family (3 sisters) married?
3. Why does Zach believe the society does not want them to be together, if it is real love then nothing should stop them, right?
4. What is the reason why May likes the presence of Rosaleen?

Literary Terms:

1. ".. finding their way north, and those who didn't lived with a raised fist in their hearts."(109)-Personification
2. "Do you think me and June Boatwright give a damn how each other is coming? Just Give Up."(pg 119)- Illusion
3. "..a sound like sizzling bacon, a sound that no longer registered as danger."(pg126)-Metaphor

Words:

1. Cloister(pg106):a covered walk, esp. in a religious institution, having an open arcade or colonnade usually opening onto a courtyard
2. hauled(pg133):To pull or drag forcibly; tug.

Summary Sentence:

• This chapter opens allot of new doors; Lily beginnings to catch feelings for Zach and the relationship of Lily and Rosaleen with the family begin to grow.

The Secret Life of Bees (entry5)

10/22/08

Comments:

1. The family knows that Rosaleen and Lily are not who they portray themselves to be.
2. May works as the piano person who plays the piano at wakes for the dead people.
3. The reason why May changes her behavior so quickly is because of the death of her twin sister April, because they were so close, ever since her death shes been troubled.
4. August plays with Lily's mind to try and find out if she is telling the truth or not.
5. Rosaleen was jealous because Lily spend all her time with August rather than here.

Questions:

1. What makes the family think they are not who they portray to be?
2. Why did April choose to kill her self so sudden?
3. Is the reason why she works at the funeral home for the dead because of the death of her twin sister?
4. When will Lily realize what she is trying to ( stay with August) is not going to happen?

Literary Terms:

1. " She reminded me that the world was really one big bee yard, and the same rules worked fine in both places."( pg 92)- Metaphor
2. "When April died, something in May died, too."( pg 97)- Symbolism
3. "I pressed the paper with her name into a cranny that seemed right for her, giving her to the wailing wall."(pg 101) - Foreshadowing

Words:

1. ceramic (pg 87)- of or pertaining to products made from clay and similar materials, as pottery and brick, or to their manufacture
2. inkblot ( pg 101)- A blotted pattern of spilled ink

Summary:

The family knows that Lily and Rosaleen are not who they portray to be and August is trying to get the truth out of Lily, while Lily is trying to get the truth about her mother.

The Secret Life of Bees (entry4)

10/21/08

Comments:

1. Lily and Rosaleen set off to find a place to stay. When Lily went to try and find food for Rosaleen and herself she seen a picture of "Black Mary," created by August Boatwright; without hesitation Lily set off looking for her.
2. August and her sister June, and sister who has died April all of the name of Months because their mother was very fond of spring time.
3. Lily knows that she is the cause of her mothers death.
4. Rosaleen and Lily made up a whole new story about their lives and told it to August, so she can get more out of this situation.
5. Lily will work with August and Zach on making the honey for the bee's while Rosaleen will help June in the house, until their stay is over.

Questions:

1. Why is Lily so fond of the "Black Mary"?
2. What makes her think that she will get something out of visiting the lady who made the "Black Mary"?
3. Did August have a past history with Lily's mother?
4. Does Lily really think she is going to stay with this family forever? and the truth is not going to come out in the light?

Literary Terms:

1. "Painted like Pepto-Bismol." (pg64)- Simile
2. "Her palms were pink like the bottom of her feet.." (pg71)- Simile
3. "She was almond-buttery with sweat and sun, her face corrugated with a thousand carmel wrinkles and her hair looking flour dusted, but the rest of her seemed decades younger." (pg 71)- Imagery

Words:

1. Corrugated(pg 71)-to wrinkle, as the skin or face
2. Gourds(pg80)-The fruit of such a plant, often of irregular and unusual shape

Summary:

• Both Lily and Rosaleen settle down at the home of August, with a different disguise, as people they are not. Lily is still determined to find out about her mother.

The Secret Life of Bees (entry3)

10/21/08

Comments:

1. T-Ray told Lily a whole a new story about her mother; that she left the family before her death.
2. Lily decided to escape her life with T-Ray, by running away, so she did so, and took all her things and left a letter for T-Ray proving she can careless about him.
3. Lily helped Rosaleen escape as well; and they both ended up running off to to Tiburon; hoping to hear something about her mother from someone.
4. Rosaleen and Lily settled at a little cave like place till the sun came up for the to continue their adventure, to find out more about her mother
5. Lily is confused at the fact that many places don't except the presence of a colored woman.

Questions:

1. Is T-Ray actually lying to Lily or is he trying to cover the truth of her moms death?
2. Does Lily still not know that she was the cause of her mother's death?
3. Why is it so hard for Rosaleen to cooperate with the men, to be sent free?
4. I don't understand why T-Ray is so cruel to Lily. Is it because she accidentally killed her mother?

Literary Terms:

1. "Dear T. Ray, Dont bother looking for me. Lily. P.S People who tell lies like you should rot in hell."- Illusion
2. ".. think-stalked purple flowers, into dragonflies and the smell of Carolina jasmine so think i could almost see it circling in the air like golden smoke." (pg 49)- Simile
3. "I noticed that the tree I'd fallen beneath was practically bald." (pg 55)- Personification

Words:

1. Iridescent (pg 57)-displaying a play of lustrous colors like those of the rainbow.
2. Anoited (pg 59)-To apply oil, ointment, or a similar substance to.

Sentence:

• This chapter had allot of twists to it. Lily ran away from home and has opened her eyes to the way T-Ray treats her, she is determined to find out more about her mother along with Rosaleen by her side.

The Secret Life of Bees (entry2)

10/20/08

Comments:
1. Lily's birthday is on July 4th, she says" i had the same birthday as the country.." where she believes she receives no love or attention because of it.
2. Lily is lonely counting the fact that she does not have many people in her life, especially her mother.
3. Her dad; T-Ray finally told her what happened to her mother, from their arguments to the fights. We know that Lily accidentally killed her mother, which explains why her dad didn't want to tell her.
3. Rosaleen was acting disrespectful towards the workers in the villa and they encountered racism.
5. Rosaleen and Lily get arrested for Rosaleen spilling juice on three white men's shoes.
6. T-ray disrespected Lily and told her, her own mother did not love her, which was really harsh especially at the age Lily is at.

Questions:
1. Why wont Rosaleen provide Lily with the support she needs, knowing she has no one?
2. Why is it that they get arrested so easily? is it because Rosaleen is a dark-skinned female?
3. Why is a women being treated like some kind of animal at the jail by the men?
4. Why would T-Ray insult Lily and hurt her so badly, by telling her that her own mother does not love her?

Literary Terms:
1. "The door closed. So quiet it amounthed to nother but a snap of air, and that was the strongeness of it, how a small sound llike that could fall across the whole world."(pg 33)- Metaphor
2. "The women could have cared less about you..."(pg 39)- climax
3. "Suddenly i felt ice cold, as if something dangerous had slipped into the room. I looked toward the window and felt a tremer slide along my spine."(pg 39)- metaphor

Words:
1. Grits (pg 24)- grain hulled and coarsely ground
2. Sashaying ( pg 32)- To walk or proceed, especially in an easy or casual manner

Summary:

• This Chapter opens the readers eyes as to what the family is feeling, how T-Ray treats Lily and the racial acts in the society.

The Secret Life of Bees (entry1)

10/20/08

Comments:
1. The first couple of pages i was introduced to this new character by the name of Lily, who is very interested in Bee's.
2. As Lily the story continues we come to figure that her mother is dead, and the fact that she is not around is haunting her.
3. Lily lives with her dad and her "stand-in mother" by the name of Rosaleen; who nurtures her like a mother, while her dad is not the definition of a father to her.
4. Lily reminisces on her mother and the last day she seen her before she died. The facts and memory are blur at this point to her and she wants to find out more of it, but her dad refuses to speak of it.
5. "On July 2, 1964.. the president of United states signed the Civil Rights Act into the law in the East Room of the White house.."

Questions:
1. Did Lily kill her mother?
2. How long will T.Ray take to tell Lily the truth about her mother?
3. How did Rosaleen fit into the family? Who was she before she became a counterfeit mother to Lily?
4. What makes Lily so interested in Bee's? why don't they sting her?

Vocabulary words:
1.Presumptuous (pg2)-full of, characterized by, or showing presumption or readiness to presume in conduct or thought
2. clomped (pg6)- To walk heavily and noisily
3.Vitalis (pg9)- NOT FOUND.

Literary Terms:
1. " .. looking for a flower, just flying for the feel of the wind, split my hear down its seam."(pg1)-metaphor
2. "The bees came the summer of 1964, the summer i turned fourteen and my life went spinning off into a whole new orbit, and I mean a whole new orbit."(pg1) - Plot

Summary:
The first 20 pages introduced the life of lily and the life she lives. It revolved around her family and surroundings.