https://padlet.com/shelbypamelahall/7v044zx96u7q en-us 2018-02-21 15:09:18 UTC 2018-02-22 19:24:49 UTC hello@padlet.com shelbypamelahall https://padlet.com/shelbypamelahall/7v044zx96u7q/wish/233777895 After completing the reading, answer the following questions:

What can you infer about the Virgin Mary throughout the novel? Could this be considered a symbol/theme? Why or why not? What other mention of Mary in the novel makes you feel this way? ]]> 2018-02-21 15:10:01 UTC https://padlet.com/shelbypamelahall/7v044zx96u7q/wish/233777895 https://padlet.com/shelbypamelahall/7v044zx96u7q/wish/234227119 We can infer that the Virgin Mary has been a religious and guiding figure to Lily and many others. The Virgin Mary could be considered a symbol of hope. We believe this because the Virgin Mary helps Lily to find the sisters and gives her hope.]]> 2018-02-22 14:23:11 UTC https://padlet.com/shelbypamelahall/7v044zx96u7q/wish/234227119 https://padlet.com/shelbypamelahall/7v044zx96u7q/wish/234232382 The virgin Mary is a source of empowerment and strength for Lily and others. The virgin Mary is a big theme and symbol throughout the novel because it gives Lily hope and empowers her. They also mention Mary when they talk about her living on the moon. ]]> 2018-02-22 14:30:30 UTC https://padlet.com/shelbypamelahall/7v044zx96u7q/wish/234232382 https://padlet.com/shelbypamelahall/7v044zx96u7q/wish/234238598 We infer that she acts as a form of hope and guidance for those that believe in her, and worship her, and almost becomes a queen bee of the house. Although she is only a statue, she becomes a more inanimant, intangible being that helps the boatwright sisters, and Lily through hard times. She plays such a big role, that we see her as almost a full character in and of herself]]> 2018-02-22 14:38:56 UTC https://padlet.com/shelbypamelahall/7v044zx96u7q/wish/234238598 https://padlet.com/shelbypamelahall/7v044zx96u7q/wish/234248226 The virgin Mary is a symbol of strength, hop and empowerment and that she can make it through this crazy thing called life. Virgin Mary starts guiding her throughout her life by helping finding the Boatwright sisters by the honey and then the statue allows lily to find herself and her place in life. ]]> 2018-02-22 14:51:45 UTC https://padlet.com/shelbypamelahall/7v044zx96u7q/wish/234248226 https://padlet.com/shelbypamelahall/7v044zx96u7q/wish/234256064 The Virgin Mary would be the type of person to always be empathetic in any situation. She would give without expecting to receive. MAry could be a common stmbol in the novel.]]> 2018-02-22 15:01:59 UTC https://padlet.com/shelbypamelahall/7v044zx96u7q/wish/234256064 https://padlet.com/shelbypamelahall/7v044zx96u7q/wish/234259794 We can infer about Virgin Mary throughout the novel that she is a empowering, and hope giving figure. We feel virgin mary is a symbol of hope, and empowerment as she represents these ideas. When they go around, and touch her heart during the story. ]]> 2018-02-22 15:07:26 UTC https://padlet.com/shelbypamelahall/7v044zx96u7q/wish/234259794 https://padlet.com/shelbypamelahall/7v044zx96u7q/wish/234411397 The Virgin Mary is always there to protect in times of crisis. Multiple examples are given, where someone is in need when the Virgin Mary steps in until the person is ready on her own. For example, the story of the slaves and the lady of chain supports Mary's cause.]]> 2018-02-22 18:43:49 UTC https://padlet.com/shelbypamelahall/7v044zx96u7q/wish/234411397 https://padlet.com/shelbypamelahall/7v044zx96u7q/wish/234433609 2018-02-22 19:15:45 UTC https://padlet.com/shelbypamelahall/7v044zx96u7q/wish/234433609 https://padlet.com/shelbypamelahall/7v044zx96u7q/wish/234436103 We can infer that virgin Mary is a symbol of hope for Lily, no matter what happens Mary will always love Lily and encourage her and push her into the right direction, and Lily knows this and relies on her because of this.]]> 2018-02-22 19:19:38 UTC https://padlet.com/shelbypamelahall/7v044zx96u7q/wish/234436103