The Secret Life of Bees and The Color of Water?

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Question by Nike: The Secret Life of Bees and The Color of Water?
Please help me come up with examples from the two books of one more similarity between Ruth/Rachel/Mommy and Lily. Here is what I have so far (I am miserable at English):

Lily and Ruth were both raised with values that became obsolete later in life through interactions with certain individuals. Through spending time with and thinking more about Rosaleen, Lily realizes that some degree of racism was ingrained in her because of T. Ray and other white racists among whom she grew up. However, her love for and relationship with August and the Boatwrights demonstrates to her that this racism truly was not deep-seated; it was based neither on reason nor on her own experiences. Though she was not extremely prejudiced to begin with, the individuals surrounding her caused her first to have racist attitudes, then, surrounded by different individuals, recognize that race is truly insignificant. Lily changes her whole attitude towards African-Americans, realizing that they are no different from whites. Ruth was raised in an Orthodox Jewish family with a vehemently racist father but came to marry two black men and have their children, and to become a Christian. Ruth already realizes that Tateh’s racist attitudes are asinine. However, Dennis encourages her to become a Christian, finally leaving behind her Jewish life for an ultimately happy future. Though some people pass unnoticed through one’s life, others leave lasting and irreversible impressions.

Oh and if you could give me some ideas for a thesis, that would be great.

Thanks!

By the way, I am not just being lazy. I have tried so hard to do this. I’ve had probably 5 theses that the teacher pretty much just stared at in disgust. I am terrible at English, and your help would be monumentally appreciated.

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