The Secret Garden
Describe symbolism in The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett
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The garden itself is a symbol of healing and rebirth. Mary Lennox is transformed from an unlikeable 10-year-old girl to a kinder and gentler girl who nurtures and loves nature.