# Dr. Craven — The Secret Garden character guide

> Dr. Craven in The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0012-xiii-i-am-colin

## Who they are

Colin's physician cousin who indulges Colin's belief that he is ill.

## In the story

### [XIX: “It Has Come!”](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_secret_garden_se/chapters/xix-it-has-come)

Visits Colin, is perplexed by his improvement, approves of Dickon, and reflects on the changes.

### [XX: “I Shall Live Forever—and Ever—and Ever!”](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_secret_garden_se/chapters/xx-i-shall-live-forever-and-ever-and-ever)

Dr. Craven inspects Colin and approves the outing, expressing trust in Dickon. He notes Colin's improved spirits and strength.

### [Magic](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_secret_garden_se/chapters/xxiii-magic)

Warns Colin not to overexert himself, but is overruled by Colin's determination.

### [XXIV: “Let Them Laugh”](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_secret_garden_se/chapters/xxiv-let-them-laugh)

Dr. Craven is puzzled by Colin's improvement but agrees not to write to Mr. Craven. He later inquires about secret food sources and decides to let the children laugh.

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