characters
This main character feels lonely and guilty about her mother’s death
Who is Lily Owens
Clue: Lily and Rosaleen escape from jail and begin their journey to Tiburon.
What is the turning point of the story
The novel takes place in South Carolina in 1964 during the Civil Rights Movement and shows racial prejudice
What is the historical setting
This word means extremely brave in a bold way.
What is Brazen
“Our Lady of Chains” represents freedom from oppression."
What is a symbol of hope and freedom
This strong and independent beekeeper becomes Lily’s mother figure.
Who is August Boatwright?
Rosaleen stands up to racist men in town, showing courage and defiance.
What is the incident that leads to her arrest?
The Civil Rights Act was passed in 1964 to fight racial injustice.
What major historical law affects the background of the novel?
This word means without confidence or shy.
What is insecure?
The bees symbolize community and unity.
What do the bees represent?
This character is harsh and cruel toward Lily.
Who is T. Ray?
Lily lies about being an orphan to protect herself.
What is Lily’s deception?
Segregation laws that created racial division in the South.
What are the Jim Crow laws?
This word means to beg urgently.
What is beseeching?
April's death deeply affects the household and shows her emotional sensitivity.
What is a tragic turning point?
This sister is artistic and often seems oblivious to social tension.
Who is May Boatwright?
Lily finally learns the truth about her mother’s death.
What is Lily’s realization about Deborah?
Zach faces racial discrimination despite being intelligent and ambitious.
What challenge does Zach experience?
This word means thoughtful and careful.
What is deliberate?
August teaches Lily about the “mother inside yourself,” encouraging self-worth.
What is a theme of self-acceptance?
This young man dreams of becoming a lawyer and shows great resilience.
Who is Zach Taylor?
Lily feels remorse after discovering her accidental role in her mother’s death.
What is Lily’s emotional climax?
The Daughters of Mary create a space of fellowship and devotion.
What is their religious gathering?
This word means easily annoyed or angry.
What is irritable?
The pink house represents safety, comfort, and belonging.
What does the Boatwright home symbolize?