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Pollyanna Grows Up · Character

Tommy Dolan

A young boy from Murphy's Alley who knows Jerry.

minor

Also known as Thomas, Dolan

First appearance: x in murphy s alley

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Minor and Background Characters
  • Boston Tenement Friends
  • Beldingsville Household
  • Protagonist

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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