May Boatwright

May Boatwright is a fictional character from Sue Monk Kidd’s novel *The Secret Life of Bees*. She is one of the three Boatwright sisters who run a honey-making business and own a bee farm. May is sensitive and emotionally delicate, often overwhelmed by her feelings, especially when reminded of her past trauma and the loss of her loved ones. Her deep empathy, love for her family, and connection to her personal pain shape her gentle, caring nature. May’s vulnerability and resilience are central themes in her character development, highlighting themes of healing, memory, and the importance of community.