Prompt:
On page 16, Lily mentions how she wrote "My Philosophy of Life" for a school assignment. Sue Monk Kidd also had to write one when she was a little girl, maybe that's where she got the idea from.
Response Requirement: (Use a quote that supports one part of her philosophy.)
* Based on what you know so far, what would be her philosophy?
* What is your own philosophy of life?
Friday, March 5, 2010
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Lily's philosophy of life would be different from a lot of people's, mostly because of her backround and how she was raised. I think that, given her age, her father, and her personality, her philosophy of life would be to stay out of trouble and not really do anything out of the ordinary.(At one point, Lily thinks that Rosaleen "was dumb to get into a fight with the men.", when she was just really standing up for her rights). Another time, Lily had mentioned that she had wanted to go to beuty school, because she didn't really know what else to do. But her teacher discouraged this. Despite all of her passiveness, all of her yearning to stay out of trouble, Lily has a rebellious spark inside her too. She can be brave, and stubborn, especially when she stood up to T.Ray. So maybe her philosophy of life would be to stand up for things that truly deserved it.
ReplyDeleteMy philosophy of life is about sitting in other people's shoes to see how they might feel, so that I can learn more and understand more. It's about never giving up, so that I can follow my dreams and help other people with thiers too. My philosophy of life is about laughing, whether I laugh or make others laugh. Sometimes, I think that laughter is the best medicine. And that's my philosophy of life.
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ReplyDeleteI think that Lily’s philosophy would be not to trust people and that lying is okay. Because she doesn’t trust her own father or Rosaleen in a sense, this warps her life philosophy. She hates T-ray, because he is constantly abusing her and lying to her. His lying has probably made her build up a wall to not trust anyone but herself. Also, might have affected her to lie constantly to everyone about everything. She doesn’t really trust Rosaleen but loves her anyway. She acts very uncultured and Lily can’t trust her to act respectful around other people.
Based on what I know so far, I think that Lily’s philosophy would be don’t do anything you may regret because of when she accidentally killed her mother. I don’t blame her for feeling this way. Lily probably feels like you should live your heart out while you have the chance, because she can’t do that living with T. Ray. Another huge part of Lily’s philosophy would be love your children while you can. For example, on page 98 Lily says, “The worst thing was lying there wanting my mother. That’s how it had always been; my longing for her nearly always came late at night when my guard was down. I tossed on the sheets, wishing I could crawl into bed with her and smell her skin.” Lily cherishes every memory and every object and even every thing or person that even has to do with her mother. I know that she wishes she could have had more time to spend with her. I know Lily would’ve cherished every single moment. Because of this, I know she will be a very loving parent when she grows up. Lily’s philosophy is purely based on things in her past.
ReplyDeleteMy own philosophy of life is to live like your dying. For example, don’t save up all your money and never spend it. Don’t overspend, but let yourself have some fun. Last year I went to Jamaica with my family and we had a great time. It was one of the best vacations I have ever been on. If my parents hadn’t taken me and my brother then, I don’t know if we would have ever gone there. We probably would have been to another place, but it wouldn’t have been the same. We would’ve missed out on a great opportunity. If you really want to do something, like ask out the love of your life or tell a family member or close friend how much they really mean to you, then just go out there and do it. What’s the worst thing that could happen? You may never have the chance to do that again, and you will live your life wondering, “What if? What if I had actually done that?” Live like your dying- it’s the best thing you can possibly do.
I have learned a lot about Lily since the beginning of The Secret Life of Bees. She is very independent, and sometimes a little bossy. However, what really stands out in my mind is Lily’s love for... well, love. Nothing excites her more than realizing that Rosaleen loves her. She also loves the fact that her mother loved her. For example, when T-Ray told her that her mother had left her, Lily was devastated. “I sat on the edge of the bed, replaying his words over and over. Each time there was a wrench in what felt like my heart.” Those were Lily’s words when T-Ray broke the news, which may or may not be true, to her. Even though her mother was dead, and this was all in the past, Lily was distraught by the fact that her mother may not have loved her when she had the opportunity. Lily also hates that T-Ray doesn’t love her. I bet she would love nothing more than to have a father who would buy her a charm bracelet for her birthday, or a father who she could call “daddy.” Sadly, that isn’t her circumstance. Based on this information, I think Lily’s philosophy of life would be about love. Her philosophy would be to love every chance you get. By that, I mean she thinks you should always have someone to love, and someone who loves you. She thinks love is the greatest gift you can give someone. Lily would probably trade anything in the world to get T-Ray to love her, or at least act like it. He makes it very obvious that he doesn’t care for her. I think love is a very important thing in life, as well. If this is, in fact, Lily’s philosophy of life, it’s a pretty good one to come up with at age 14.
ReplyDeleteAt my age, it’s very hard to have a philosophy of life. In all of my 14 years, I have never stopped and said, “This is what life’s about!” However, I do have an idea of what life is about. I know for sure that it’s not about money, success, and fame. Anyone could tell you that. What I do think is that life’s not about what you have, but who you share it with. What’s the point of having fame and fortune when it’s all you have? I know, it sounds a little cliched, but this is my opinion. However, as I grow up, who knows how it will change? Hopefully, I will stay true to whatever my philosophy may be at the time.
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ReplyDeleteI think that Lily’s philosophy would be not to trust people and that lying is okay. Because she doesn’t trust her own father or Rosaleen in a sense, this warps her life philosophy. She hates T-ray, because he is constantly abusing her and lying to her. His lying has probably made her build up a wall to not trust anyone but herself. Also, might have affected her to lie constantly to everyone about everything. She doesn’t really trust Rosaleen but loves her anyway. She acts very uncultured and Lily can’t trust her to act respectful around other people
“The bee landed on the state map I kept tacked on the wall. I watched it walk along the cost of South Carolina on scenic Highway 17. I clamped the mouth of the jar against the wall, trapping it betweee Charlestown ad Georgetown. When I slid on the lid, it went into a tailspin, throwing itself against the glass over and over with pops and clicks, reminding me of the hail that sometimes landed on the windows.”
ReplyDeleteBased on this quote, Lily’s philosophy of life is that, when you are trapped, get out. The bee is frantic, looking for any escape to his prison cell. Lily was frantic too, looking for a way to save Rosaleen and find information about her mom in Tiberon, all to avoid T. Ray who “trapped” her. He never let her be herself, and never really encouraged her to have personal growth.
As all my camp friends know, my motto is, “This is camp. Suck it up, or change it.” Though it is a useful phrase at camp, it has come to be my philosophy of life. If I come across a problem, I either change it, or I don’t complain if I didn’t bother to change it. I find that this is a good philosophy to live by. For example, if someone doesn’t register to vote, they can’t complain about how the election turns out: They didn’t try to change the outcome. If someone receives a 40% on a test, and their average is a 61, but they didn’t study and don’t pay attention in class; they cannot complain about failing. Everyone should have a philosophy to live by.