Pollyanna Grows Up · Character
Thomas Chilton
A relative of Aunt Polly's who appears briefly.
minor
Also known as Thomas, Tom
First appearance: xv aunt polly takes alarm
Thomas Chilton's tie to Pollyanna Whittier is one of the pressures that moves Pollyanna Grows Up—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
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With Pollyanna Whittier (friendship): Thomas Chilton is a kind doctor and friend to Pollyanna, who cares for her health and well-being. With Pollyanna Whittier (friendship): Thomas Chilton is a kind doctor and friend to…
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- Other
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- Minor and Background Characters
- Beldingsville Household
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- Setup
- 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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friendship · positive
Thomas Chilton is a kind doctor and friend to Pollyanna, who cares for her health and… How this plays out →
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