In Sue Monk Kidd’s novel, The Secret Life of Bees, Kidd communicates the bold, yet partially childish, personality of a certain character, Rosaleen, with indirect characterization. Throughout the novel, circumstances supportive of this analysis are frequently evident frequently evident, largely due to Rosaleen’s major role as the one accompanying Lily. “When we’d cut through the parsonage yard and were back on the highway, Rosaleen produced two church fans from the bosom of her dress, and, doing an impersonation of me gazing up sweet-faced, she said, ‘Oh, Brother Gerald, she was just kidding’” (31). In the provided text, Rosaleen’s personality stands out through her actions and responses, particularly after Brother Gerald had denied their request
