Children Quote by Frances Hodgson Burnett
“When Mary Lennox was sent to Misselthwaite Manor to live with her uncle everybody said she was the most disagreeable-looking child ever seen. It was true too . . . she was as tyrannical and selfish a little pig as ever lived.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Secret Garden, 1911
Mary Lennox is portrayed as a difficult, selfish child.
In simple terms: Mary is initially unlikable and self‑centered.
Key Takeaway
Recognize early flaws before growth.
Themes
character
growth
perception
Mood
melancholic
hopeful
Type
literary
character study
When to use this quote
- school settings
- family dynamics
- personal development
Key Concepts
childhood trauma
social isolation
Questions to Reflect On
- How can empathy change our view of difficult people?
- What triggers personal transformation?
A Different Perspective
Characters may evolve, challenging first impressions.
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