Pollyanna, Chapter 3 summary
Chapter 3 of 32 · 10 min to read the chapter
In Chapter 3, Pollyanna arrives in Beldingsville, and Nancy and Timothy collect her while Miss Polly stays home after inspecting a bare, hot attic room. During the ride, Pollyanna reveals her grief and hopeful habits, mistakes Nancy for her aunt, and inspires Nancy to promise her protection.
What happens
- Miss Polly inspects the hot attic bedroom and orders Nancy to meet Pollyanna instead of going herself.
- Nancy and Timothy meet the talkative child at the station and collect her new trunk.
- Pollyanna explains her red dress and struggles to feel glad about her father’s death.
- Nancy corrects Pollyanna’s mistake about her identity, and Pollyanna welcomes having both Nancy and an aunt.
- Pollyanna admires the house and anticipates its comforts, while Nancy remembers the bare attic.
- At the house, Nancy tells Timothy she intends to stay and protect Pollyanna.
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What to notice
Pollyanna’s admission shows that gladness does not erase her grief. Her eager conversation includes a strong need for affection and support.
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Why does Nancy promise to stay at the house?
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