Using specific examples and quotes from the book, compare and contrast the personalities of Dickon and Colin.

Dickon is the younger brother of Martha, Mary's main servant at her uncle's estate. Mary immediately takes a strong liking to Dickon as he represents the complete opposite of her former life in India. He is a down-to-earth farm boy who has a naturally happy temperament and strong, almost magical ability to connect with nature. He is portrayed throughout the novel being accompanied by various animal companions, who follow him around as if he is one of them.

Colin is a character foil (opposite) to Dickon. While Dickon is full of life, At 10 years old, Colin is already anticipating death, having been told by the nurses and doctors around him that his health is on the decline. With this defeatist attitude, Colin is constantly acting out and throwing temper tantrums, earning him the reputation of being terrifyingly misbehaved by the manor staff. It is not until he is found by Mary that Colin finally feels understood and seen for the innocent child that he is, rather than as a sick patient.

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