Question

In 50 to 75 words, name and describe the main character of the novel "The Secret Garden." What do you believe is important to the character at the beginning of the novel? Use examples from the novel to support your answer.

Answer 1

Mary Lennox, a bitter and spoiled child who was neglected by her parents, is transformed by the discovery of a secret garden.

Step-by-step explanation:

The main character of the novel The Secret Garden is Mary Lennox, a neglected and unloved 10-year-old girl who is sent to live with an uncle in Yorkshire after her parents die of cholera in India. Initially, Mary is sour, angry, and demanding due to her previous isolated life where she was seldom denied anything by her absentee parents. At the beginning of the novel, what's important to Mary is having her needs and whims met, with little regard for others, as shown by her interactions with the servants.