The Secret Garden Characters

In this activity, students will depict the characters of the story using a character map. Have students pay close attention to the physical and character traits of both major and minor characters. Students will provide detailed information regarding how the characters interact with the main characters, as well as challenges the characters face.

The Secret Garden Characters

• Mary Lennox
• Uncle Archibald Craven
• Mrs. Medlock
• Martha
• Dickon
• Ben Weatherstaff
• Colin Craven
• Susan Sowerby
• Dr. Craven

Student Instructions

Create a character map for the major characters.

1. Identify the major characters in The Secret Garden and type their names into the different title boxes.
2. Choose a character to represent each of the literary characters.
• Select colors and a pose appropriate to story and character traits.
3. Choose a scene or background that makes sense for the character.
4. Fill in the Textables for Physical/Character Traits, Character Changes Over Time, and Challenges Characters Face.
5. Save and submit the assignment.