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Themes In The Secret Life Of Bees By Sue Monk Kidd

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Being mistreated and neglected on a daily does not seem enjoyable at all. T. Ray, father of Lily, abuses his role as the only parent by dictating Lily's life. T. Ray was an unkind father who does not understand Lily's wants. Being the only parent, T. Ray also tends to blame Lily for the death of her mother. T. Ray damages Lily physically and emotionally to take out his anger and resentment about his wife.Throughout the book, The Secret Life of Bees, by Sue Monk Kidd, parental duty is a major theme that has a big impact on the plot.
In the book, The Secret Life of Bees, Lily is constantly being mistreated by her dad, T. Ray. T. Ray is a neglective and abusive father who likes to take his anger out on his kid. Cussing, hitting and kicking your

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