Polly Peachum

Polly Peachum is a character from John Gay's opera "The Beggar's Opera." She is the daughter of Mr. Peachum, a cunning and business-savvy man who manages a gang of beggars. Polly is intelligent and resourceful, often navigating complex social and criminal worlds. She acts as a bridge between her father's shady dealings and the outside world, sometimes challenging her father's authority. Polly's character highlights themes of morality, social critique, and individual agency within a corrupt society, making her a complex figure who questions the norms of her environment.