Jimmy Pendleton

Pollyanna Whittier

Jimmy is Pollyanna's childhood friend and eventual romantic interest, sharing a deep bond that grows into love.

Aunt Polly

Aunt Polly becomes Jimmy's adoptive mother figure, showing protective concern and later pride in his growth.

John Pendleton

Jimmy is John Pendleton's adopted son, with a warm, grateful relationship built on mutual respect and affection.

Sadie Dean

Jimmy and Sadie are friendly acquaintances, with Sadie sometimes acting as a bridge between Jimmy and Pollyanna.

Pollyanna Whittier

Jimmy is Pollyanna's childhood friend and eventual romantic interest, sharing a deep bond that grows into love.

Pollyanna Whittier

Jimmy is Pollyanna's childhood friend and eventual romantic interest, sharing a deep bond that grows into love.

Aunt Polly

Aunt Polly becomes Jimmy's adoptive mother figure, showing protective concern and later pride in his growth.

John Pendleton

Jimmy is John Pendleton's adopted son, with a warm, grateful relationship built on mutual respect and affection.

Aunt Polly

Aunt Polly becomes Jimmy's adoptive mother figure, showing protective concern and later pride in his growth.

John Pendleton

Jimmy is John Pendleton's adopted son, with a warm, grateful relationship built on mutual respect and affection.

Sadie Dean

Jimmy and Sadie are friendly acquaintances, with Sadie sometimes acting as a bridge between Jimmy and Pollyanna.

Sadie Dean

Jimmy and Sadie are friendly acquaintances, with Sadie sometimes acting as a bridge between Jimmy and Pollyanna.

Pollyanna Grows Up

Childhood friend, now part of Pollyanna's adult circle.

Some Old Friends

Indignant about Pollyanna's departure; reveals he has been legally adopted by John Pendleton and is now Jimmy Pendleton.

Pollyanna Takes a Walk

Not present; referenced only in the context of Pollyanna's past in Beldingsville.

Jimmy and the Green-Eyed Monster

Expresses jealousy over Pollyanna's frequent mentions of Jamie, revealing his father's dislike of the name 'Jamie'.

When Pollyanna Was Expected

Eagerly awaits Pollyanna's return; he is a tall, good-looking young man with frank eyes and a winning smile, deeply concerned about Pollyanna's well-being.

When Pollyanna Came

Meets Pollyanna and Aunt Polly at the station with Timothy's carriage, shows kindness and sympathy, is called 'Jimmy Bean' by Pollyanna in her nervousness.

A Matter of Adjustment

Visits Pollyanna, discusses her desire to earn money, and engages in a deep conversation about the Glad Game.

Two Letters

Visits Pollyanna, receives her letter to mail, and struggles with jealousy over Jamie's upcoming arrival.

The Paying Guests

Visits with John Pendleton; impresses Mrs. Carew and sparks a sense of recognition in her.

Summer Days

Eagerly participates in planning and driving the car; develops a warm friendship with Mrs. Carew and proposes the 'real thing' for the camping trip.

Comrades

Engages in lighthearted banter about poetry and bridges; provides comfort and understanding to Pollyanna, who finds him restful and strong.

XXIII: “Tied to Two Sticks”

Leads the hike; heroically rescues Pollyanna from the bull by snatching her up and flinging them both aside; shows concern for Jamie's distress.

XXIV: Jimmy Wakes Up

Realizes he is in love with Pollyanna and agonizes over whether to compete with Jamie for her affections, ultimately deciding to watch and wait.

The Game and Pollyanna

Becomes moody and distant after the Carews leave, then goes to Boston, leaving Pollyanna confused about her feelings.

John Pendleton

Mentioned in letters as helping Mrs. Carew with Christmas celebrations at the Home for Working Girls; Pollyanna interprets his actions as evidence he cares for Mrs. Carew.

Jimmy and Jamie

Struggles with unrequited love for Pollyanna, finds solace in helping Mrs. Carew, and experiences a dramatic emotional shift upon learning Jamie loves Sadie Dean.

Jimmy and John

Determined and jealous, he confronts Pollyanna about John Pendleton, declares his love, and refuses to give her up despite her hesitation.

John Pendleton Turns the Key

Returns to Boston in a conflicted state after confessing his love to Pollyanna; later receives her letter and catches the train back.

After Long Years

Learns of Aunt Polly's objection and opens his father's packet, discovering he is Jamie, Mrs. Carew's nephew.

A New Aladdin

Arrives at Mrs. Carew's house to reveal his identity as her nephew; later embraces Pollyanna.