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Pollyanna Whittier

Last Updated on: June 26th, 2024

Who is Pollyanna Whittier?

Pollyanna Whittier is the titular character from the 1913 novel Pollyanna by Eleanor H. Porter.

Pollyanna is an orphaned girl who goes to live with her stern Aunt Polly Harrington in a small New England town after her parents pass away. Despite facing hardships, Pollyanna remains relentlessly optimistic, a trait embodied in her “glad game,” a philosophy she learned from her father. The game involves finding something to be glad about in every situation, no matter how dire it may seem. Pollyanna’s cheerful disposition and infectious optimism eventually transform the lives of the people in her community, including her emotionally distant aunt.

The character has been portrayed in various adaptations, but the most notable portrayal is by Hayley Mills in Disney’s 1960 film adaptation of Pollyanna. Hayley Mills’s performance as Pollyanna earned her an Academy Juvenile Award, the last person to receive this honor. Her portrayal is celebrated for capturing Pollyanna’s innocence and boundless positivity, making the character a beloved symbol of hope and resilience.

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