Have you ever heard of the four women who positively impacted Lily's life? Lily ran away from home with her caretaker, Rosaleen, and she was wanted by the police. After Lily gets out of town, she finds a honey jar with her mother's black Mary picture on it. She went to find out who made the jars. She lies about why Lily wants to talk to August, saying she has no home and her only family lives far away. August took her to meet May and June and learn about different perspectives on their lives. The four people give Lily's life a new perspective and teach her how to be a better person by finding new people who will give her a chance. August embodies leadership and independence by providing Lily with guidance and support. The main figure in the Boatwright household teaches Lily life lessons. "Well, if you have a queen and a group of independent-minded bees that split off from the rest of the hive and look for another place to live, then you’ve got a swarm.” This quote shows where the group of bees was led by the queen bee. The queen represents a powerful authority over other bees. The life lesson is how a true leader is like the queen bee, who gives guidance to a group but shows independence in making decisions. Help Lily find a place in the world by giving her a lesson to use. …show more content…
In the time she was in the civil rights era, Rosaleen remained to stand up for herself and others. “Coming alongside the men, Rosaleen loved her snuff jug, which was filled with black spit, and calmly poured it across the tops of the men's shoes, moving her hand in a loop like she was writing her name." This quote explains how Rosaleen confronts the man. It shows strength, as Rosaleen would do; many people would do that. The lesson is to stand up for what you believe and don’t let people walk on