Religion In The Secret Life Of Bees

Sue Monk Kidd’s novel, The Secret Life of Bees, captures the essence of Magnificat’s core values on the importance of education, morals, and close connections to the Mother Mary. This book further instills the Magnificat mission within the student body by displaying the emphasis of our mission statement within the underlying themes of this novel. The continuous references to finding peace and refuge in faith seemingly coincides with all that is believed within these walls. The curriculum would not be the same without this novel on the list so, make The Secret Life of Bees no secret to Magnificat.

Religious aspects in the novel have a prevailing role in Sue Monk Kidd’s, The Secret Life of Bees. The use of religion in the novel is established through each of the main character’s relationship with Mary. Magnificat High School is deeply rooted in the teaching and life of the Virgin Mary. Students are called to learn, lead, and serve in the spirit of Mary’s Magnificat, similarly to how the
As an all girls school, Magnificat empowers young women to reach their potential and be independent. In The Secret Life of Bees, female empowerment plays a key role in the plot of the novel. With a majority of the main characters being strong female leads, the sense of self-determination and autonomy is easily portrayed through the character's behaviors. While tying together the mission of Magnificat and capturing the attention of young girls, The Secret Life of Bees has a profound impact on its readers. Subsequently, the removal of this novel from the sophomore reading list would be an unwise decision. Sue Monk Kidd further elaborates on the core values of the Magnificat in the underlying plot of the novel. The religious, educational, and empowerment connections made between the storyline and the lessons taught at Magnificat, continue to inspire each class that reads this