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One of the novel's two protagonists, Mary Lennox is a ten-year-old (in the book) girl who, after the death of her parents in India, is sent to live with her uncle in Yorkshire, England. Mary changes drastically over the course of The Secret Garden: she evolves from a spoiled, unloved and unloving creature to a girl who is full of spirit and surrounded by friends.

Archibald Craven's ten-year-old (in the book) son and heir. He was born shortly after the death of his mother. It is feared that he will grow to be a hunchback like his father, and he has been treated as an invalid since his birth. Colin's childhood has been entirely bedridden, and his servants have been commanded to obey his every whim.

Dickon is alternately described as "a common moor boy" and "a Yorkshire angel"; he is both. Two years older than Colin and Mary (in the book), Dickon has lived on Missel Moor his entire life, and has a nearly magical relationship with the land and animals. He is the brother of Martha.

Mary's friend and maidservant, Martha is distinguished by her charming frankness and levelheaded approach to all aspects of life. Her simplicity and kindness are a great help to Mary upon the latter's arrival at Misselthwaite. In her very ordinariness, Martha represents the goodness of all the people of Yorkshire.

Ben Weatherstaff is a gruff elderly gardener who is only permitted to stay at Misselthwaite because he was a favorite of the late Mistress Craven. Although he is rather rough, Ben's essential kindness is fundamental to his character.

The master of Misselthwaite Manor, who suffers from a crooked spine. He has been in a crushing depression ever since the death of his wife, ten years before the story begins.

Archibald's late wife, who died ten years before the outset of the novel. She is described by all who knew her as the gentlest, sweetest, and most beautiful of women. Her spirit now haunts the manor.

The head of the servants at Misselthwaite Manor, Mrs. Medlock is distinguished by her punctilious obedience of all of Master Craven's odd rules. Beneath her rigid exterior, she, like all the people of Yorkshire, is basically kind, but living in the gloom of the house has affected her ability to be compassionate to Mary when she first arrives.

Archibald's brother and Colin's uncle, he tends to Colin during the latter's illness. He is a bit stuffy and officious. Described as a weak man, he half-hopes for Colin's death so that he might inherit Misselthwaite. He’s a bit more of a villain in the musical than the book.

Teacher/headmistress from a girls school.

A Dreamer first seen alive in India. Speaks in Farsi. Muslim, “wonder worker,” lives off alms. Represents magic/miracles as Mary knew them.

Indian nursemaid. As a dreamer (spirit), she may represent Mary’s memories of India, also a safe, caretaker role- compared to Martha, but the two are VERY different.

Mary’s unmotherly mother. Likes to be admired and flirt and “party.”

Mary’s father. Makes more of an effort with Mary, but focus is primarily on Rose.

Rose’s friend