The Secret Life of Bees

How does the author show that Lily is starting to mature, in regards to her “dream world” wishful thinking 170-171)?

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The quote is, What's wrong with living in a dream world? You have to wake up.”

This shows a level of maturity, a sense of realism about what Lily projects on the world and what actually happens: expectations vs reality. We all understand this as life progresses.