Secrets Characters

The protagonist of “Secrets” is an unnamed young man who lives with his mother and his Great Aunt Mary. At the beginning of the story, Great Aunt Mary is on her deathbed, surrounded by… read analysis of The Protagonist

The protagonist’s Great Aunt Mary dies at the beginning of the story, but from then on, most of the story consists of the protagonist’s memories of her from his childhood. Mary is a loving… read analysis of Great Aunt Mary

John’s letters to Great Aunt Mary, written when he was a soldier fighting in World War I, reveal that he and Mary were in a romantic relationship in their youth, before and during the… read analysis of John/Brother Benignus

A minor character, the protagonist’s mother is nevertheless a force of change throughout the story. As Great Aunt Mary lies dying in the opening scene, the protagonist’s mother removes the old woman’s dentures, causing… read analysis of The Protagonist’s Mother