The Secret Garden

Main Characters and Their Development

• Mary Lennox - initially perceived as a spoiled and sullen child. Her move from India to England and subsequent discoveries allow her to open up, becoming more caring, curious, and friendly.
• Dickon Sowerby - a boy from the countryside with deep knowledge of nature and animals. His cheerful and open nature helps Mary and Colin change and embrace life.
• Colin Craven - Mary's cousin, who has spent years bedridden, believing he is chronically ill. Meeting Mary and Dickon and becoming involved in the garden's secrets helps him stand on his own feet and gain self-confidence.