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“Then you--weren't lovers?" Pollyanna's voice was tragic with dismay. "Never!" "And it isn't all coming out like a book? . . . Oh dear! And it was all going so splendidly," almost sobbed Pollyanna. "I'd have been so glad to come--with Aunt Polly." "And you won't--now?" The man asked the question…” quote by Eleanor H. Porter
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““Then you--weren't lovers?" Pollyanna's voice was tragic with dismay. "Never!" "And it isn't all coming out like a book? . . . Oh dear! And it was all going so splendidly," almost sobbed Pollyanna. "I'd have been so glad to come--with Aunt Polly." "And you won't--now?" The man asked the question without turning his head. "Of course not! I'm Aunt Polly's!””

Eleanor H. Porter

About This Quote

Source Novel: Pollyanna by Eleanor H. Porter, 1913

Pollyanna expresses fear of losing love and the anxiety of uncertainty, yet clings to hope and familial support.

In simple terms: Fear of loss and hope for support.

Key Takeaway

Embrace support when facing uncertainty.

Themes

fear hope family love uncertainty

Mood

anxious hopeful reflective

Type

literary dialogue emotional

When to use this quote

  • relationship breakup
  • family crisis
  • personal loss
  • seeking reassurance

Key Concepts

attachment resilience emotional conflict

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance hope with realistic expectations?
  • What support systems help you during fear?
A Different Perspective

The quote assumes Pollyanna’s optimism resolves all doubts, which may not hold in severe trauma.

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