Love. "I can tell you this much: the world is a great log thrown into the fires of love"(132)Lily was finally loved for the first time when she was accepted into the Boatwright family. Lily had grown up without anyone to love her and she felt comfortable in the company of August and her family. August taught Lily to love God and to pray to the black Mary. She taught Lily how to make honey. She taught Lily to love and to be loved.
Integrity. Lily had the will power to stand up to her father and tell him that she was happier without him. She had the courage to date a black boy when that concept was very controversial. She had the strength to forgive herself for killing her mother.
Lies. When Lily arrived at August's house for the first time, the first thing she did was lie. Lily told August that she was an orphan who had no place to stay. She told August that she was willing to work for money and could help with the bees and around the house. Lily lied about her father being dead. Part of her wished he was dead. Lily wanted to make August feel sorry for her and have compassion on her so she could stay with her. The whole time August knew she was lying but August didn't mind.
Young. Lily was a young 14 year old girl who was very mature for her age. Lily was fascinated by little things such as bees. Lily enjoyed writing in her journal about bee's and about life. Lily was aspiring to become a writer.
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