Throughout the course of the novel, there is a major change in the way that Lily perceives her parents. For example, in the start of the story, Lily believes it is her fault for her mothers death, and such, she cannot really hate her mother. She maintains a close bond with her mother through the small box of artifacts she keeps hidden within her room. On the other hand, Lily does not care for T. Ray at all. She abhors the way that she treats her, and never gets any emotional support from T. Ray. Because of this, Lily begins to harbor a resentment toward T. Ray. However, Lily’s feelings toward her parents will constantly change throughout the novel. Lily’s perception of her mother Deborah, is perhaps the most altered. As stated above, Lily
