The Secret Garden · Character
Mr. Roach
The head gardener at Misselthwaite Manor who oversees the outdoor staff.
minor
Also known as Roach
First appearance: xii might i have a bit of earth
Mr. Roach shows up with force in XX: “I Shall Live Forever—and Ever—and Ever!”. The page is where that presence becomes real.
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In XX: “I Shall Live Forever—and Ever—and Ever!”: Mr. Roach is summoned to Colin's room for the first time, where he meets the boy and sees…
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Character groups
- Misselthwaite Manor household
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
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- Closing
This excerpt marks the dramatic climax because Mary consciously chooses her own burgeoning joy and independenc…
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See Mr. Roach in xii might i have a bit of earth