The secret life of bees begins with lily's discovery of bees in her bedroom. bees function as a central symbol and motif in the novel. they signify guides and guidance and demonstrate the power of a female community. rosaleen warns lily to watch out for the insects, but lily disregards rosaleen's warning and continues to try to capture them. what do lily's actions with the bees reveal about her character traits?

According to the author, what effect do the mounds mostly have on current society

Speaking rapidly in a large gymnasium causes your words to run together; making them hard to distinguish. true false

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