"I have noticed that if you look carefully at people's eyes the first five seconds they look at you, the truth of their feelings will shine through...

before it flickers away" (Kidd 104-105).


This quote really stuck out to me as I was reading chapter six of The Secret Life of Bees. When Lily says it she is referring to what she sees in June's eyes when she looks at her. Lily cannot figure out why June isn't particularly fond of her. August and May have really seemed to warm up to Lily and they are very happy that she is with them. Lily just does not know why June is different.
The way that Lily sees people is very interesting to me. She always tries to see the good in everyone. Which is really easy for me to relate to. That is how I am, I always try to find something good and likable about everyone. Its harder with some people than others, but I still do my best. I think that is what Lily wants June to do with her. Lily herself does not think the highest of herself so she is just looking for someone to find the good in her.