The Secret Garden, Chapter 27 summary
Chapter 27 of 27 · 20 min to read the chapter
In Chapter 27, Archibald Craven begins to escape his grief, returns home after a dream and Susan Sowerby’s letter, and discovers Colin running outside the garden. Colin explains his recovery, brings his father inside, and walks beside him toward the house, revealing his health to the astonished servants.
What happens
- The narrator links Mary’s and Colin’s improved health to the replacement of fearful, bitter thoughts with hopeful interests.
- While traveling, Archibald Craven finds moments of peace and dreams that Lilias calls him into the garden.
- Susan Sowerby’s letter prompts his return, and the journey makes him question his neglect of Colin.
- At Misselthwaite, Mrs. Medlock describes Colin’s puzzling changes, and Mr. Craven goes toward the garden.
- Colin races through the doorway, meets his father, and explains his recovery inside the flowering garden.
- Ben Weatherstaff directs the servants to watch Colin walking confidently across the lawn beside his father.
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