# Jerry to the Rescue explained — Pollyanna Grows Up

> Chapter companion for Pollyanna Grows Up by Eleanor H. Porter.

## What happens

Pollyanna gets lost while exploring Boston, but is helped by a friendly newsboy named Jerry who guides her back to Commonwealth Avenue and Mrs. Carew's home. She receives a scolding for wandering alone, yet remains glad she was found.

## Themes in this chapter

### Optimism and The Glad Game

Pollyanna tries to be glad she is lost because it will be nice when she is found.

### Personal Growth and Maturity

Pollyanna learns the dangers of wandering alone in an unfamiliar city and promises not to do it again.

## Character check-ins

### Pollyanna Whittier

Gets lost while following a hurdy-gurdy, tries to stay glad despite fear, and is rescued by Jerry.

### Mrs. Carew

Worries when Pollyanna is late; scolds her for wandering alone but is relieved she is safe.

### Jerry Murphy

The newsboy who finds Pollyanna crying, deduces she lives on Commonwealth Avenue, and leads her home.

## Key lines

> Well, anyhow, I'm going to be glad I'm lost, 'cause it'll be so nice when I get found.

Pollyanna decides to find a silver lining in being lost by anticipating the joy of being found.

_Illustrates Pollyanna's characteristic optimism even in distress._

> The thing I'm the very sorriest for of anything is that I didn't ask that boy his name nor where he lived. Now I can't ever say thank you to him!

Pollyanna regrets not learning the newsboy's name so she could thank him properly.

_Shows Pollyanna's gratitude and thoughtfulness._

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