Rosaleen Daise is a fictional character from the novel "The Secret Life of Bees" by Sue Monk Kidd. She is an African American woman who serves as a caregiver and mother figure to the protagonist, Lily Owens. Rosaleen is strong-willed and fiercely independent, often standing up against racial injustice in the American South during the 1960s. In the story, Rosaleen's journey is marked by her desire for freedom and dignity. After a confrontation with racist men, she escapes with Lily, leading them to the home of the Boatwright sisters, who become pivotal in their lives. Rosaleen's character embodies resilience and the quest for equality.