The characters / Recurring character
Polly Chalmers
Polly Chalmers is recorded in 3 distinct storys.
These texts identify the same Castle Rock sewing-shop owner, You Sew and Sew, and associate her with Alan Pangborn.
Stories and supporting passages
Needful Things
Read the passage Spoilers · Story context
Written across the front in white letters were the words NEEDFUL THINGS. Polly Chalmers, the lady who ran the sewing shop, was standing out on the sidewalk, hands on her admirably slim hips, looking at the awning with an expression that seemed to be equally puzzled and admiring.
Reviewed narrative excerpt depicts this character in the story.
The Dark Half
Read the passage Spoilers · Story context
“I’ve seen him around town, and his wife comes into the shop once in awhile, but I’ve never spoken to him.” The shop was You Sew and Sew, owned and operated by a woman named Polly Chalmers. Annie Pangborn had worked there part-time for four years. Alan thought about it.
Reviewed narrative excerpt refers to this character; this evidence establishes a mention.
The Sun Dog
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Next to it, Polly Chalmers was sweeping her walk and talking to Alan Pangborn, the county sheriff. She looked young and fresh with her hair pulled back in a horsetail; he looked young and heroic in his neatly pressed uniform.
Reviewed narrative excerpt depicts this character in the story.