Topic: theme

Theme is what the author is trying to convey. The theme of The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd is hope. I think this is the theme because of the characters who show and grow it. Lily is learning how to go on and have hope for many things. She is hopeful throughout the book. As far as the other characters they are hopeful for change to come in South Carolina. For example the discrimination that spreads around in their state. They hope for a better world and for love as sweet as honey in the world. The book uses the theme hope to create emotion to the story and suspense.