The History of Mr. Polly · Character

Annie

Miriam's sister, who marries Mr. Voules.

minor

Also known as Miss Annie, cousin Annie, Cousin Annie

First appearance: i beginnings and the bazaar

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Cousin Annie, one of the Larkins sisters, who becomes sentimental and expresses enjoyment of the funeral.

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Annie first appears in 0000 i beginnings and the bazaar.

With Mr. Polly (romantic): Annie is Mr. Polly's childhood sweetheart and the object of his lasting romantic affection and regret. With Mr. Polly (romantic): Annie is Mr. Polly's childhood sweetheart and the object of his lasting romantic affection and regret. With Mr. Polly (romantic): Annie is Mr. Polly's childhood sweetheart and the object of his lasting romantic affection and regret.

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Relationship types

Romantic
Other

Character groups

Polly's Domestic Circle
Early Life Acquaintances
Potwell Inn Patrons
Protagonist

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Narrative arc

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Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Mr. Polly
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Mr. Polly an Orphan
Cousin Annie, one of the Larkins sisters, who becomes sentimental and expresses enjoyment of the funeral.
III
One of the Larkins cousins, lively and talkative, who jokes about dandling Mr. Polly.
IV
One of the Larkins cousins, with blue eyes and a red mouth, lively and risible, sharing a carriage with Mr. Polly.
V
Giggles and jokes with Mr. Polly; comments on his forgetfulness about returning to work.
Mr. Polly Takes a Vacation
One of the Larkins cousins, mentioned as part of the developing relationships with Mr. Polly.
II
Annie is mentioned as being at work and not present during the visit.
III
Meets the group after work, claims Mr. Polly's company, and confesses the rings were from a prize packet.
IV
One of the Larkins cousins; described as screaming and shouting, but interesting to Mr. Polly.
V
One of the Larkins cousins; relations develop with Mr. Polly.
VI: Miriam
Mentioned as being in sight at the end of the park scene; part of the Larkins family dynamic.
I
Mentioned as being out with her millinery work; Mr. Polly later suggests going to meet her.
II
Mentioned as the person Miriam and Mr. Polly are supposed to meet.
III
Mentioned as one of the cousins Mr. Polly kisses.
IV
One of the bridesmaids, who laughs and cries, and makes a remark about Miriam always being at home.
VII
Talking vigorously to a friend; Uncle Pentstemon criticizes her as a 'gadabout grinny' who ruined his mushroom bed.
Miriam Revisited
Miriam's sister, now middle-aged and no longer hilarious; works in the shop and tells Mr. Polly about the supposed drowning and insurance.
II
Miriam's sister, now middle-aged and no longer hilarious; she serves Mr. Polly tea and recounts the story of his supposed drowning.

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