T. Ray biggest internal conflict is the sudden departure and passing away of his wife, Deborah. The incident had a negative impact on him, making him a bitter, harsh and cruel father towards Lily. It led him to be angry with Lily and take out his rage on her and even abusing her at times.
Explanation:
"The Secret Life of Bees" is a book by Sue Monk Kidd. This book reveals the story of a 14-year-old white girl, Lily Owens. Her life has been affected by a blurry memory of the day her mom was killed. Also, it reveals her life with her father which she has to stay with.
Text structure refers to how the information within a written text is organized. This strategy helps students understand that a text might present a main idea and details; a cause and then its effects; and/or different views of a topic.
