Polly & Miss Freeland Chart
Polly, Billie Jo's mom:
She is pregnant. Polly cares about her apple tree. She first taught Billie Jo how to play piano when Billie Jo was 5 years old. Polly is generous by donating food to those who don't have any in the Dust Bowl. She wants her husband to plant something else because the wheat is withering and turning into dust. Polly is honest because she recognized that Mr. Hardly overpaid her. She sent Billie Jo to Mr. Hardly to give back the overpayment. She doesn't support Billie Jo's love for piano. Polly, Billie Jo's mom, doesn't support Billie Jo's love for piano. For example, "She says school is more important." (Page 28) Maybe, she is jealous because Billie Jo has time to play piano, but she doesn't. |
Miss Freeland:
Miss Freeland is Billie Jo's piano teacher. She is single. Miss Freeland encourages Billie Jo to play piano. She supports Billie Jo's love for piano. Miss Freeland supports Billie Jo's love for piano. She encourages Billie Jo to keep playing piano and to expand her skills on piano. |