Pollyanna Grows Up · Character
Dr. Chilton
The town doctor who calls Pollyanna a tonic, he argues with Aunt Polly about whether the girl's healing gift should ever be named aloud.
supporting
Also known as Dr. ¬ÝChilton, April Dr. Chilton
First appearance: pollyanna grows up
As a supporting figure in Pollyanna Grows Up, Dr. Chilton is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Mentioned as the doctor who married Pollyanna's aunt and who is planning a trip to Germany.
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Dr. Chilton cheerfully credits Pollyanna with transforming Mrs. Snow, John Pendleton, and half of Beldingsville, while Aunt Polly insists the child must never learn she is a cure-all. Their debate over whether to…
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Relationship types
- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Medical and Social Helpers
- Beldingsville Household
- Minor and Background Characters
- Protagonist
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
In this passage, the emotional peak occurs as Jimmy Pendleton fully confronts his agonizing belief that Pollya…
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- Pollyanna Whittier
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