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Pollyanna · Character
Mrs. Tom Payson
A townswoman mentioned in passing.
minor
Also known as Mrs. Payson
First appearance: xii before the ladies aid
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- 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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