Write an essay about The Secret Garden, the novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett.
1. The changes seen in Mary throughout the story and
2. what theme we learn from these changes. You will choose one theme to focus on.
3. Relate this theme to real life.
Your essay must be in paragraph format. Write a minimum of three paragraphs. Each paragraph should be at least five sentences.

Paragraph 1: Discuss the changes we see in Mary throughout the story and what caused these changes to occur. Give specific examples from the story. Think about how Mary is described early in the story and how she is described towards the end. Type your answer, using complete sentences, in the space below:


Paragraph 2: What theme or lesson is reflected by these changes? (What lesson do we learn from these changes in Mary?) Give specific examples from the story. Make sure you state your theme clearly. Type your answer, using complete sentences, in the space below:


Paragraph 3: Relate this theme to real life. How can a person apply this same lesson into their everyday life? Format your sentences without using the words (I or me). Type your answer.