An opinion, something to discuss, to share, to believe in. Everyone has an opinion on something, ranging from who’s the best football team to which candidate has better political policies. Sometimes people or even a society may have so much faith in their opinion that they believe their opinions are facts. Nevertheless, where do opinions come from? Backgrounds, religion, and culture are all important factors on how opinions are molded. Kidd’s The Secret Life of Bees demonstrates that a powerful symbol, such as black Mary, can have different effects on different people, based on their backgrounds and personal experiences.
Black Mary, also known as black Madonna, is often depicted, with her infant son, Jesus, showing her as a motherly figure.
Black Mary, also known as black Madonna, is often depicted, with her infant son, Jesus, showing her as a motherly figure.