# Rev. Paul Ford — Pollyanna character guide

> Rev. Paul Ford in Pollyanna by Eleanor H. Porter.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** The Rev. Paul Ford, Paul Ford, Mr. Ford

**First appearance:** 0013-xii-before-the-ladies-aid

## Who they are

The local minister who interacts with Pollyanna and the community.

## In the story

### [Before the Ladies' Aid](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pollyanna_se/chapters/xii-before-the-ladies-aid)

Mentioned indirectly through his wife, Mrs. Ford, who questions Pollyanna at the meeting.

### [XXII: Sermons and Woodboxes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pollyanna_se/chapters/xxii-sermons-and-woodboxes)

Struggles with parish conflicts and is inspired by Pollyanna to change his sermon from denunciation to encouragement.

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