Christina Yue
Mrs. Waldorf
English 1
8 October 2015 Characteristics of adolescence in Lily and Santiago Three experiences that cause Santiago to grow and mature was when a young man steals Santiago’s money leaving him in a desperate state and was not able to move forward, the thieves at the end of the story, and Santiago meeting the mysterious alchemist. Santiago perceives that “when you want something all the universe conspires to help you achieve it” (Kidd 22). There is a deep desire in every one of us to fulfill our dreams and wishes, if we want to achieve it things will fall into place to help us achieve our desires. In the Secret Life of Bees, Lily learns from her Calendar sisters
