The Secret Life of Bees

Why does the story of Beatrix bother Lily?

Chapter 5

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The story of Beatrix, the run away nun, bothers Lily because it parallels her own actions. August is telling the story, but she is talking about Lily...... trying to explain that Mary is there for her too.

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