The moon has always been a strong symbol throughout human culture, representing mystery and time and, throughout many cultures, femininity. In The Secret Life of Bees, the moon makes many appearances, from the space program to Lily’s dreams to it’s typical position in the sky. The author uses the moon to tie the whole story together through repeated symbolism and themes, serving as one of the many motifs of the book.
One of the first major uses of the Moon comes from a dream Lily has after she and Rosaleen fight, where she sees “a huge, round moon in the sky” that looks “so perfect up there.” Then there is “a sound like ice breaking,” and Lily sees “the moon crack apart and start to fall” (Bees 54). This dream represents the relationship between
One of the first major uses of the Moon comes from a dream Lily has after she and Rosaleen fight, where she sees “a huge, round moon in the sky” that looks “so perfect up there.” Then there is “a sound like ice breaking,” and Lily sees “the moon crack apart and start to fall” (Bees 54). This dream represents the relationship between