Bees

In the story bees become the main character behind Lily. The bees begin to narrirate Lilys life in a way. They show that Lilys life in ways is just like thiers...full of secrets, but yet full of potential and purpose.

A queenless colony is a pitiful and meloncholy community; there may be a mournful wail or lament from within...without intervention, the colony will die. But introduce a new queen and the most extravagent change takes place. (pg.177)

To me this quote relates to Lily the most. I believe this because to the hive, a queen is a mother and without a mother to lead them, they become lost just like how Lily is at the beginning of the story. This quote also relates how Lily is given three new mothers and the difference it has made in her new life.