In The Secret Life of Bees, author Sue Monk Kidd describes Lily Owens' transformation from a child weighed down by guilt over her mother's death to a strong and confident young woman. , after living with May, Rosaleen and August. Lily, overwhelmed by guilt over her mother's death, becomes terrified of her father, T. Ray. August and May guide Lily's growth toward a life of faith and devotion while Rosaleen remains Lily's constant companion. As Lily discovers her true identity, she transforms into a strong and confident young woman, which helps her face the world and all its challenges. Lily, feeling burdened by guilt over her mother's death, becomes terrified of her father, T. Ray. Lily, feeling burdened by guilt over the circumstances of her mother's death when she is told that she killed her mother. T. Ray scares Lily when he says, "We turned around and you were standing there holding the gun." You picked it up from the ground. Then it exploded. »(Kidd, 19 years old). Lily's only memory of her mother is this time, when her mother died, when T. Ray confirmed Lily's suspicions....