What does Bea represent?

Bea's character symbolizes innate maternal qualities. In order to fill the void of a motherless house, Bea takes care of her siblings in more ways than one—Bea is on them about completing their homework, about respecting one another, and about remaining self-sufficient. Bea's most telling scene as a substitute mother is after Eva returns from her runaway with Jerome, and Bea welcomes Eva back with open arms. Lily observes that Bea's unconditional love embodies everything that is good about family.