Who Mrs. Snow is
Mrs. Snow is one of the lonely townspeople Pollyanna Whittier meets after coming to live with her aunt. She is confined to bed, and her complaints shape her first response to the visiting girl.
Her place in the story connects its interest in cheerfulness with its attention to loneliness. Through Mrs. Snow, the novel shows how companionship can begin to soften a person's bitterness.
Mrs. Snow and the others in the story
Pollyanna brings Mrs. Snow food, kind words and bright questions, but her welcome is not warm at first. The girl keeps coming back rather than letting that first response put an end to their acquaintance.
She does not simply tell Mrs. Snow to cheer up or lecture her about gratitude. Instead, she treats her as someone worth knowing, and Mrs. Snow gradually responds to that steady attention.
Questions
Who is Mrs. Snow in Pollyanna?
Mrs. Snow is a bedridden resident of Beldingsville whom Pollyanna visits and befriends.
How does Mrs. Snow react to Pollyanna?
She is annoyed at first, but repeated visits gradually help her warm to the girl.
Why does Pollyanna visit Mrs. Snow?
Pollyanna takes an interest in her and offers food, conversation and company. Their friendship shows kindness at work without a lecture.