Polly Harrington
Pollyanna's stern and duty-bound aunt.
Core Belief
"Duty and responsibility are paramount, and emotions should be suppressed in favor of reason and order."
Worldview
Miss Polly views the world as a place of hardship and obligation. She believes that happiness is fleeting and that it is more important to focus on fulfilling one's responsibilities and maintaining a proper demeanor.
Personality
Miss Polly is a rigid and reserved woman, driven by a strong sense of duty and propriety. She is initially cold and unwelcoming, preferring order and control to warmth and affection. However, as she spends time with Pollyanna, she begins to soften and embrace a more compassionate and joyful approach to life.
In Their Own Words
"When I'm talking to you, I wish you to stop your work and listen to what I have to say."
"Nice? Well, that isn't exactly the word I should use. However, I intend to make the best of it, of course. I am a good woman, I hope; and I know my duty."
"That will do, Nancy. I did not ask for explanations. I asked for your attention."
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