Character Analysis
The Daughters of Mary (which includes a son, Otis, who is Sugar-Girl's husband) participate in a Catholic-inspired form of worship focused on the Virgin Mary. They are friends of the Boatwrights, who are also Daughters. The Daughters serve as a tremendous support system for one another. Lily experiences that support first-hand when August calls the Daughters to help out during T. Ray's surprise visit to the pink house.