The Witch of Blackbird Pond

by

Elizabeth George Speare

Thankful Peabody Character Analysis

Thankful Peabody is a woman who gets married near the end of the book. While at the wedding, Judith wistfully observes the event’s splendor—at this moment, she is planning on marrying John, who isn’t rich enough to afford a lavish wedding. Meanwhile, Kit’s loneliness at the wedding is seemingly what makes her realize that she is in love with Nat.
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Thankful Peabody Character Timeline in The Witch of Blackbird Pond

The timeline below shows where the character Thankful Peabody appears in The Witch of Blackbird Pond. The colored dots and icons indicate which themes are associated with that appearance.
Chapter 20
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A short while later, a woman named Thankful Peabody gets married. At the wedding, Kit feels restless, although she’s not sure if it’s because... (full context)