Chapter 32 - Which is a Letter from Pollyanna

Summary

Pollyanna writes a joyous letter to her Aunt Polly and Uncle Tom, announcing that she has successfully taken her first steps from her bed to the window, covering a distance of six steps. She recounts the emotional reactions of the attending doctors, nurses, and fellow patients who celebrate her recovery, noting with amusement their tears while she feels nothing but pure gladness. She expresses delight that Aunt Polly came to the hospital to get married right beside her bed so she could witness the event, declares her intention to walk eight steps the next day, and reflects that losing her legs temporarily has shown her the perfect loveliness of having them.

Characters

• Pollyanna — Pollyanna writes a letter bursting with joy, announcing her ability to walk six steps from her bed to the window and expressing profound gladness for her recovery and for having witnessed Aunt Polly's wedding.