But Pollyanna's incurable optimism - exemplified by her "glad game", in which she looks for the bright side of every situation - brings a change to the staid old community.

its “Glad Town” nickname celebrates Pollyanna’s signature “glad game,” which is played by thinking of things to be glad about when times are bleakest. Surrounded by mountains and forests ...

By Ashlie Miller In Pollyanna, the bright, cheery main character plays the “glad game,” where she considers joy and gratitude in the face of disappointment. In one instance, she recalls when her ...