Pollyanna, Chapter 5 summary
Chapter 5 of 32 · 7 min to read the chapter
In Chapter 5, Pollyanna explains to Nancy how her father teaches her to find reasons for gladness, and Nancy agrees to play the game with her. Pollyanna welcomes her aunt’s punishment as a pleasure, but her cheerful manner gives way to tears when she faces the attic bedroom alone.
What happens
- Nancy finds Pollyanna near the rock and brings her home, explaining that her missed supper means bread and milk in the kitchen.
- Pollyanna explains that her father starts their game when she receives crutches instead of the doll she wants.
- Nancy hears how Pollyanna finds comfort in her bare room and promises to try the game herself.
- After supper, Pollyanna thanks Aunt Polly for the kitchen meal and gives her a hug, leaving her aunt puzzled.
- Alone in the attic, Pollyanna cries over her loneliness while Nancy privately renews her promise to play.
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