Question

Which is a theme of the novel, The Secret Garden

Answer 1

Friendship, empathy, nature, and growth.

The Secret Garden tells the story of ten-year-olds Mary and Colin. Mary is shipped to live with her uncle Mr. Archibald Craven in England when her parents die. During Mary's time at the manor, her days spent outside in the gardens begins to put color in her cheeks, make her hungry for the first time, and encourage her to think about others outside herself.

The healing effects of nature are even more pronounced in Colin who has been led to believe that he's either going to be a hunchback or die before he reaches adulthood.

The drastic transformations of both children represent a worldview that situates the natural world as something even more powerful and capable than human doctors of healing people, both mentally and physically.

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`Sofia`

Answer 2

C) People who are loved and cared for are strong and happy

When Mary first meets Colin, he is shut away in his room. While he has visitors that attend to his needs, he does not feel loved and cared for on a daily basis. After Mary starts to pay attention to Colin and play with him, he becomes stronger. They become close and develop a great friendship. As their friendship grows, so does Colin's strength and happiness.