Polly Perks - Discworld Character Biography
Character Bio
Polly Perks is a determined and resourceful young woman who disguises herself as a man to join the Borogravian army in search of her missing brother. Her courage and quick wit make her a natural leader, and she becomes a symbol of resilience and change in a male-dominated world. Polly's journey challenges traditional gender roles and highlights the absurdities of war, embodying Pratchett's satirical take on societal norms.
Physical Appearance
Polly Perks is of average height with a sturdy build, which aids her in convincingly passing as a young male soldier. She has short, practical hair that she cuts to maintain her disguise, and her features are often described as plain but adaptable, allowing her to blend in easily. Polly wears the standard-issue uniform of the Borogravian army, which includes a rough, ill-fitting tunic and trousers, sturdy boots, and a helmet that often seems too large for her head. Her expressive eyes, filled with determination and intelligence, are her most distinctive feature, often betraying her true identity and emotions despite her best efforts to remain incognito.
Polly Perks Appears In These Discworld Books
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Monstrous Regiment
A girl disguises herself as a soldier to find her brother, revealing secrets that threaten her nation's oppressive regime. War, identity, and absurdity collide powerfully.
Questions gender roles, nationalism, war, and identity, offering a critique of militarism and blind patriotism.
Main characters: polly perks, maladict, sergeant jackrum, lieutenant blouse, lofty, tanya tonker and wazzer