In the excerpt, what does the motif of bees represent?

Responses

infidelity

the aristocracy

peaceful pastoral life

disbelief in the church

disturbing thoughts

The motif of bees represents the peaceful pastoral life.

disturbing thoughts

The motif of bees representing disturbing thoughts is also a valid interpretation. Bees can invoke feelings of fear or unease in some contexts, linking them to disturbing or intrusive thoughts within the story.