Mary Poppins

Main Characters and Their Development

• Mary Poppins: The mysterious and magical nanny who appears in the Banks family. She possesses magical abilities and a strict yet kind demeanor. Mary Poppins teaches the children important life lessons through amazing adventures and magical events. Her character remains unchanged throughout the book, symbolizing stability and magic in the children's lives.
• Jane Banks: The eldest daughter in the Banks family. At the beginning of the book, she is portrayed as a responsible and caring girl, but with Mary Poppins' arrival, her character becomes more open and curious. Jane learns to see the world from a new, more magical and positive perspective.
• Michael Banks: The younger son in the Banks family. At the start of the book, he often displays disobedience and capriciousness. However, under Mary Poppins' influence, Michael becomes more obedient, kind, and begins to appreciate the wonders happening around him.
• Mr. Banks: The father of the family, a strict and work-focused man. At the beginning of the book, he spends little time with his children. However, as the story progresses, thanks to Mary Poppins' influence and changes in the children, he begins to understand the importance of family and becomes a more attentive and caring father.
• Mrs. Banks: The mother of the family, often busy with social activities and not always giving enough attention to the children. With Mary Poppins' arrival, she starts to value family moments more and becomes more involved in her children's lives.