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Pollyanna · Character

Mrs. Tarbell

A neighbor who participates in town activities.

minor

Also known as Mrs. Tarbell

First appearance: xii before the ladies aid

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

This is the story's dramatic climax because Jimmy directly confronts Miss Polly with the revelation that her p…

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