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| data12        = Anna van de Polder
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| data13        = アンナ・ポルダー (Anna Porudā)
| data13        = アンナ・ポルダー (Anna Porudā)
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| data15        = Anna Polder
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Born in [[Breed Rietland]], '''Johan Sebastiaan<ref group="note">His middle name was revealed in the book [[De wonderlijke avonturen van de eend Alfred Jodocus Kwak: Goedemorgen]]. This is likely in reference to [[wikipedia:Johann Sebastian Bach|Johann Sebastian Bach]].</ref> Kwak''', son of '''Robert Kwak''' and '''Marjolein Kwak''', is the father of the main protagonist of the series, '''[[Alfred Jodocus Kwak]]''' as well as [[Alfred's brothers and sisters|six other ducklings]]. Born in [[Breed Rietland]], he's married to '''[[Anna van de Polder]]''' and close friends with '''[[Henk de Mol]]'''.<ref name="Ep1">{{CiteAJKep|1}}</ref> Johan, his wife, and six of his children get run over by '''[[Alfons Rokodil]]''' and '''[[Olaf Nijlpaard]]''' while crossing a road on their way to [[Groot Waterland]]<ref name="Ep2">{{CiteAJKep|2}}</ref>.  
Born in [[Breed Rietland]], '''Anna van de Polder''' (or sometimes '''Anna Kwak'''), son of '''[[Jan "Woerd" van de Polder]]''' and '''Josefien van de Polder'''<ref name="Ep1" /><ref name="DRO P25">{{CiteBook|DRO}} ''Page 102 and 103''</ref>, she is the mother of the main protagonist of the series, '''[[Alfred Jodocus Kwak]]''' as well as [[Alfred's brothers and sisters|six other ducklings]]. She's married to '''[[Johan Sebastiaan Kwak]]'''<ref name="Ep1">{{CiteAJKep|1}}</ref> and close friends with the great-great-great-grandmother of '''[[Amanda de Vlinder]]'''. Anna, her husband, and six of her children get run over by '''[[Alfons Rokodil]]''' and '''[[Olaf Nijlpaard]]''' while crossing a road on their way to [[Groot Waterland]]<ref name="Ep2">{{CiteAJKep|2}}</ref>.  


==Appearance==
==Appearance==
Anna van de Polder is a yellow duck with orange beak and flippers. She always wears a white [[wikipedia:hul|hul]] (also known as a Dutch bonnet). She has three eye lashes, a classic cartoon indicator of femininity.  
Anna van de Polder is a yellow duck with orange beak and flippers. She always wears a white [[wikipedia:hul|hul]] (also known as a Dutch bonnet) giving her a typically Dutch look<ref>{{cite news |last= Piët|first= Hans|date=23 December 1989|title=Leidse Courant|url= https://leiden.courant.nu/issue/LLC/1989-12-23/edition/0/page/37?query=Mexico&sort=pagenumber%20descending&f_issuedate%5B0%5D=1900-01-01T00:00:00Z--%2B100YEARS|work=Leidse Courant|location=Leiden|publisher=Westerpers|access-date=4 January 2025}} ''In this article Hans Piët calls Anna "Oer-Hollands" which  refers to something deeply characteristic of Dutch culture or tradition or "Ancient Dutch" translated literally.''</ref>. She has three eye lashes, a classic cartoon indicator of femininity. Her belly is white, similarly to her son's crush and later wife [[Winnie Mandoline Wana|Winnie Wana]]. [[Henk de Mol]] describs her eyes as big and sensitive.<ref name="DRO P80">{{CiteBook|DRO}} ''Page 80, this is how Henk de Mol describes her to Alfred Jodocus Kwak.''</ref>


==Personality==
==Personality==
Johan is initially portrayed as a scatterbrained daydreamer who enjoys leading an uneventful life. Described as a free spirit, Johan is characterized by his loyalty to his friends, which is demonstrated by the importance he places on fulfilling his promise to [[Henk de Mol]] to meet in spring. Upon meeting [[Anna van de Polder]], Johan becomes nervous and anxious, immediately developing a crush on her. Shortly thereafter, he exhibits a hint of vanity, ensuring that he looks and smells fresh before attempting to court Anna again.<ref name="Ep1">{{CiteAJKep|1}}</ref>
Anna is a soft-spoken and nurturing character. Her relatively uneventful life in the [[Plaspoelpolder]] in [[Breed Rietland]] largely revolves around picking flowers, such as daisies,<ref name="Ep1" /> and cherries.<ref name="DRO P84">{{CiteBook|DRO}} ''Page 84''</ref>  


Johan's loyalty to his family is illustrated by the determination he displays in recovering the egg that has fallen from the nest. He becomes angry on three occasions: first at [[Henri Dropshot]] and [[Johnny Hollyday]] for attempting to court Anna, when [[Schor de Kraai]] berates Anna and his eggs, and later when their pasture is threatened with destruction by the [[Beton Maatschappij]]. With Schor de Kraai he holds a longstanding mutual-grudge. [[Schor de Kraai]] considers the color of Johan's feathers repulsive and views Johan's friendship with [[Henk de Mol]] as an aberration. Fortunately, Johan's moments of anger are balanced by the joy he experiences in his relationship with [[Anna van de Polder]] and the love and protectiveness he feels for his children<ref name="Ep1">{{CiteAJKep|1}}</ref><ref>{{CiteBook|DRO}}''Page89''</ref>.
Anna quickly responded to [[Johan Sebastiaan Kwak|Johan]]'s advances, choosing him over the attentions of [[Henri Dropshot]] and [[Johnny Hollyday]], who were also vying for her affection. Unlike Johan, she exhibited very little nervousness, and the two swiftly entered into a relationship.<ref name="Ep1">{{CiteAJKep|1}}</ref>
 
Although Anna rarely becomes angry, she expressed frustration over the construction of [[Groot Speelgoed Land]], which disrupted the peace and harmony of the [[Plaspoelpolder]] and destroyed their home. However, she often kept her feelings to herself, as she was not comfortable with conflict.<ref name="Ep2" />
 
Anna experienced deep sorrow during the mass emigration from the Plaspoelpolder when her parents and best friend Clara traveled south, while she, Johan, Henk, and their family journeyed to [[Groot Waterland]]. She was overwhelmed by the fear that something terrible might occur before they reached [[Alfred Mol|Henk's grandfather's]] [[Henk's grandfather's mine|mine]].<ref>{{CiteBook|DRO}} ''Pages 118, 137, and 139''</ref>
 
She can apparently play the [[wikipedia:harp|harp]] and has one with a depiction of [[Johan Sebastiaan Kwak|Johan]]'s face and scarf on the front<ref>{{CiteBook|MUZ18}} ''She's seen playing the [[wikipedia:harp|harp]] on the cover of this book''</ref>.


==Storyline==
==Storyline==
As spring arrives in [[Breed Rietland]] and the [[Plaspoelpolder]] where Johan Sebastiaan Kwak resides, he meets his long-time friend [[Henk de Mol]] as they had promised. When the topic of marriage arises, Johan states that he is definitely not ready for such commitments. Shortly after, he hears the sound of [[Anna van de Polder]] singing. Henk introduces them, and Johan falls in love. Nervously stumbling over his words, Johan becomes overwhelmed and runs off before Anna has a chance to get to know him.<ref>{{CiteBook|DRO}} ''Page 79''</ref> 
As spring arrives in the [[Plaspoelpolder]], Anna van de Polder was found by [[Johan Sebastiaan Kwak]] and [[Henk de Mol]] gathering flowers. Henk introduces Anna to Johan. Johan and her of them fell for eachother quite quickly, but it was Johan who had to overcome his own nervousness before they could move forward into a loving relationship. Johan overcame this nervousness after Anna was unsuccessfully courted by [[Henri Dropshot]] and [[Johnny Hollyday]] and he handed her a flower. Confidently she kissed him on the cheek.  
[[File:Mpvsnap 2024-10-27 0002 EDIT.png|thumb|right|300px|Johan hands [[Anna van de Polder]] a bouquet on their wedding day.]] 
 
The following day, he hears Anna singing again and quickly freshens up before approaching her. He finds [[Henri Dropshot]] and [[Johnny Hollyday]] attempting to court Anna. Johan becomes angry, but before he can intervene, Henri and Johnny start fighting, leaving Anna open to talk. Johan brings her some flowers, including ones he had previously seen her carrying. Anna rewards him with a small kiss.<ref>{{CiteAJKep|1}}</ref> 


Soon after, Johan and Anna become a couple and eventually marry. Their small wedding includes Henk as Johan's witness and the great-great-great-grandmother of [[Amanda de Vlinder]] as Anna's witness.<ref>{{CiteBook|WW1}} ''Page 18''</ref><ref>{{CiteBook|DRO}} ''Page 86''</ref>
Not long after they start a relationship that ends up in marriage. Their small wedding includes Henk as Johan's witness and the great-great-great-grandmother of [[Amanda de Vlinder]] as Anna's witness.<ref>{{CiteBook|WW1}} ''Page 18''</ref><ref>{{CiteBook|DRO}} ''Page 86''</ref>


The couple produces seven eggs. Johan grows extremely nervous about becoming a father, nearly having a heart attack when Henk de Mol visits to check on them. After Henk leaves and Anna steps away, Johan is left alone with the eggs. During this time, [[Schor de Kraai]] and [[Miriam Merel]] arrive to judge the eggs. Johan and Schor share a long-standing mutual disdain. [[Rap de Kiekendief]] uses this distraction to steal one of the eggs. Johan chases him, but Rap trips over Henk, causing the egg to fall into water atop [[Snel de Snoek]]. Snel swallows the egg, but Johan retrieves it from his mouth before it is digested.
The couple produces seven eggs. Anna keeps them warm in Johan's living clog, while Johan paces around. After she goes to take a bathroom break, leaving Johan in custody of the eggs, she finds [[Schor de Kraai]] and [[Miriam Merel]] at her clog looking at eggs. One of them has disappeared. Schor and Miriam tell her that [[Rap de Kiekendief]] has stolen the egg and when Johan returns Anna demands to know what was going on. Johan reveals the egg, thinking it is fine, only to freeze upon realizing he only has some egg shells in his hands. Anne spots the little hatched duckling and Henk brings him back to the nest. Henk tells of his [[Alfred de Mol|grandfather]], and the couple decide to name their first child after him; [[Alfred Jodocus Kwak]].  


The egg hatches into Johan and Anna's first-born, [[Alfred Jodocus Kwak]]. The remaining six eggs hatch into [[Alfred's brothers and sisters|Josefien, Clara, Marjolein, Hans, Jan, and Robbie]]. Johan almost loses Alfred again when the duckling becomes distracted and leaves the clog, but Henk saves him.
Shortly afterwards the remaining six eggs hatch into [[Alfred's brothers and sisters|Josefien, Clara, Marjolein, Hans, Jan, and Robbie]], most of them named after family members from either side. They almost lose Alfred again when the duckling becomes distracted and leaves the clog, but Henk saves him.
[[File:Mpvsnap 2024-10-23 0018 EDIT.png|thumb|right|300px|In a state of excitement, Johan kisses [[Henri Dropshot]] (left) and [[Johnny Hollyday]] (right) after [[Anna van de Polder]] gives him a kiss.]] 


At that moment, the entire polder shakes as construction workers begin destroying the meadow where Johan and his family live. Frustrated, Johan tries to reason with [[Olaf Nijlpaard]], who is overseeing the construction of a large theme park called [[Sprookjesland]]. Johan's pleas are unsuccessful, and when he learns that Olaf and the [[Beton Maatschappij]] have a permit to build there, he realizes there is nothing he can do.<ref name="Ep1">{{CiteAJKep|1}}</ref>
At that moment, the entire polder shakes as construction workers begin destroying the meadow where the family live. Anna is asked to stand aside by [[Olaf Nijlpaard]] they learn that the [[Beton Maaschappij]] has a permit to build a huge [[Groot Speelgoedland|amusement park]] here. Henk de Mol says that perhaps they can live in the old miner's house that was left to him in [[Groot Waterland]].<ref name="Ep1">{{CiteAJKep|1}}</ref>


Henk convinces Johan to leave their home and emigrate to [[Groot Waterland]] to live in the miner's house of Henk's grandfather, [[Alfred de Mol]]. The entire family departs the Plaspoelpolder en route to [[Polderstad]]. Alfred becomes distracted, prompting Henk to chase after him. Meanwhile, Johan, Anna, and their six other children cross the road and are struck by a car carrying Olaf Nijlpaard and his investor [[Alfons Rokodil]].<ref group="note">In some continuities, referring to certain books or stage plays, they are hit by a truck instead. Additionally, in versions where a car carrying [[Olaf Nijlpaard]] is involved, it may sometimes carry [[Kaspar Rokodil]] instead of [[Alfons Rokodil]] likely due to an error.</ref><ref name="Ep2">{{CiteAJKep|2}}</ref>
They start their emigration, but Anna has to leave her family and her bosom friend Clara behind who are emigrating south instead. Alfred wanders off and Henk follows him, but while Anna, Johan and the other children cross the road in the streaming rain and are struck by a car carrying Olaf Nijlpaard and his investor [[Alfons Rokodil]].<ref group="note">In some continuities, referring to certain books or stage plays, they are hit by a truck instead. Additionally, in versions where a car carrying [[Olaf Nijlpaard]] is involved, it may sometimes carry [[Kaspar Rokodil]] instead of [[Alfons Rokodil]] likely due to an error.</ref> None of them survive.<ref name="Ep2">{{CiteAJKep|2}}</ref><ref>{{CiteBook|DRO}} ''Pages 118, 137, and 139''</ref>


Years later, after adopting Alfred, Henk de Mol recounts the story of Johan and Anna to the young duck.<ref>{{CiteBook|DRO}} ''Page 78''</ref>
Years later, after adopting Alfred, Henk de Mol recounts the story of Johan and Anna to the young duck.<ref>{{CiteBook|DRO}} ''Page 78''</ref>
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| Japanese
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| style="font-weight:bold; |吉村 よう ([[Yō Yoshimura]])
| style="font-weight:bold; |安達 忍 ([[Shinobu Adachi]])
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| ヨハン・クワック (Yohan Kuwakku)
| アンナ・ポルダー (Anna Porudā)
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| Dutch
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| style="font-weight:bold; |[[Herman van Veen]]
| style="font-weight:bold; |[[Marlous Fluitsma]]
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| Johan Sebastiaan Kwak
| Anna van de Polder
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| German
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| style="font-weight:bold; |[[Herman van Veen]]
| style="font-weight:bold; |[[Marlous Fluitsma]]
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| style="font-weight:bold; |???
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===[[Alfred J. Kwak|TV Series]]===
===[[Alfred J. Kwak|TV Series]]===
<gallery widths=100 heights=100>
<gallery widths=100 heights=100>
File:Episode01 Johan.jpg|link=Alfred J. Kwak Episode 1|[[Alfred J. Kwak Episode 1]]
File:Episode01 Anna.jpg|link=Alfred J. Kwak Episode 1|[[Alfred J. Kwak Episode 1]]
File:No Picture for Character.jpg|link=Alfred J. Kwak Episode 2|[[Alfred J. Kwak Episode 2]]
File:No Picture for Character.jpg|link=Alfred J. Kwak Episode 2|[[Alfred J. Kwak Episode 2]]
</gallery>
</gallery>
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===[[Books]]===
===[[Books]]===
<gallery widths=100 heights=100>
<gallery widths=100 heights=100>
File:Goedemorgen Johan.jpg|link=De wonderlijke avonturen van de eend Alfred Jodocus Kwak: Goedemorgen|[[De wonderlijke avonturen van de eend Alfred Jodocus Kwak: Goedemorgen]] (1989) (Dutch)
File:Goedemorgen Anna.jpg|link=De wonderlijke avonturen van de eend Alfred Jodocus Kwak: Goedemorgen|[[De wonderlijke avonturen van de eend Alfred Jodocus Kwak: Goedemorgen]] (1989) (Dutch)
File:De Zeven Eieren Johan.jpg|link=De wonderlijke avonturen van Alfred J. Kwak: De zeven eieren|[[De wonderlijke avonturen van Alfred J. Kwak: De zeven eieren]] (1989) (Dutch)
File:De Zeven Eieren Anna.jpg|link=De wonderlijke avonturen van Alfred J. Kwak: De zeven eieren|[[De wonderlijke avonturen van Alfred J. Kwak: De zeven eieren]] (1989) (Dutch)
File:De Zeven Eieren Johan.jpg|link=De wonderlijke avonturen van Alfred J. Kwak: Omnibus 1|[[De wonderlijke avonturen van Alfred J. Kwak: Omnibus 1]] (1989) (Dutch)
File:De Zeven Eieren Anna.jpg|link=De wonderlijke avonturen van Alfred J. Kwak: Omnibus 1|[[De wonderlijke avonturen van Alfred J. Kwak: Omnibus 1]] (1989) (Dutch)
File:No Picture for Character.jpg|link=Alfred J. Kwak Mijn avontuurlijke leven|[[Alfred J. Kwak Mijn avontuurlijke leven]] (1991) (Dutch)
File:No Picture for Character.jpg|link=Alfred J. Kwak Mijn avontuurlijke leven|[[Alfred J. Kwak Mijn avontuurlijke leven]] (1991) (Dutch)
File:Filmstripboek1 Johan.jpg|link=Alfred J. Kwak Filmstripboek Deel 1|[[Alfred J. Kwak Filmstripboek Deel 1]] (2006) (Dutch)
File:Filmstripboek1 Anna.jpg|link=Alfred J. Kwak Filmstripboek Deel 1|[[Alfred J. Kwak Filmstripboek Deel 1]] (2006) (Dutch)
File:No Picture for Character.jpg|link=De wonderlijke avonturen van Alfred J. Kwak: Het Grote Voorleesboek|[[De wonderlijke avonturen van Alfred J. Kwak: Het Grote Voorleesboek]] (2010) (Dutch)
File:No Picture for Character.jpg|link=De wonderlijke avonturen van Alfred J. Kwak: Het Grote Voorleesboek|[[De wonderlijke avonturen van Alfred J. Kwak: Het Grote Voorleesboek]] (2010) (Dutch)
</gallery>
</gallery>
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File:20051025 anna2.jpg|Anna van de Polder Character Sheet.
File:20051025 anna2.jpg|Anna van de Polder Character Sheet.
</gallery>
</gallery>
Anna was voiced by [[Marlous Fluitsma]] in the Dutch and German version. Fluitsma was the then-wife of [[Johan Sebastiaan Kwak|Johan]]'s voice actor, and series creator, [[Herman van Veen]].  
[[File:20051025 Pierrotcomic 52 piece.jpg|thumb|right|200px|[[Henk de Mol]] introduces Anna to Johan offscreen. Anna is seen here through Johan's eyes.]] 
Anna was voiced by [[Marlous Fluitsma]] in the Dutch and German version. Fluitsma was the then-wife of [[Johan Sebastiaan Kwak|Johan]]'s voice actor, and series creator, [[Herman van Veen]]. As Johan's name was likely based on [[wikipedia:Johann Sebastian Bach|Johann Sebastian Bach]], it is very possible that Anna's name was based on the name of Bach's second wife, [[wikipedia:Anna Magdalena Bach|Anna Magdalena Bach]] who was also a professional singer.


Several dubs have her name listed as Anna Kwak, which is likely the name she takes on after she marries [[Johan Sebastiaan Kwak|Johan Kwak]].
Several dubs have her name listed as Anna Kwak, which is likely the name she takes on after she marries [[Johan Sebastiaan Kwak|Johan Kwak]].
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Latest revision as of 13:26, 12 March 2025

Anna van de Polder
Character
"Anna van de Polder"
Anna in Episode 1
SpeciesDuck
BirthplaceBreed Rietland
First appearanceEpisode 1
Character Model Sheet number5/1[1]
Character Model Sheet nameAnna van de Polder
Name in different languages
Dutch nameAnna van de Polder
Japanese nameアンナ・ポルダー (Anna Porudā)
German nameAnna van de Polder
English nameAnna Polder

Born in Breed Rietland, Anna van de Polder (or sometimes Anna Kwak), son of Jan "Woerd" van de Polder and Josefien van de Polder[2][3], she is the mother of the main protagonist of the series, Alfred Jodocus Kwak as well as six other ducklings. She's married to Johan Sebastiaan Kwak[2] and close friends with the great-great-great-grandmother of Amanda de Vlinder. Anna, her husband, and six of her children get run over by Alfons Rokodil and Olaf Nijlpaard while crossing a road on their way to Groot Waterland[4].

Appearance

Anna van de Polder is a yellow duck with orange beak and flippers. She always wears a white hul (also known as a Dutch bonnet) giving her a typically Dutch look[5]. She has three eye lashes, a classic cartoon indicator of femininity. Her belly is white, similarly to her son's crush and later wife Winnie Wana. Henk de Mol describs her eyes as big and sensitive.[6]

Personality

Anna is a soft-spoken and nurturing character. Her relatively uneventful life in the Plaspoelpolder in Breed Rietland largely revolves around picking flowers, such as daisies,[2] and cherries.[7]

Anna quickly responded to Johan's advances, choosing him over the attentions of Henri Dropshot and Johnny Hollyday, who were also vying for her affection. Unlike Johan, she exhibited very little nervousness, and the two swiftly entered into a relationship.[2]

Although Anna rarely becomes angry, she expressed frustration over the construction of Groot Speelgoed Land, which disrupted the peace and harmony of the Plaspoelpolder and destroyed their home. However, she often kept her feelings to herself, as she was not comfortable with conflict.[4]

Anna experienced deep sorrow during the mass emigration from the Plaspoelpolder when her parents and best friend Clara traveled south, while she, Johan, Henk, and their family journeyed to Groot Waterland. She was overwhelmed by the fear that something terrible might occur before they reached Henk's grandfather's mine.[8]

She can apparently play the harp and has one with a depiction of Johan's face and scarf on the front[9].

Storyline

As spring arrives in the Plaspoelpolder, Anna van de Polder was found by Johan Sebastiaan Kwak and Henk de Mol gathering flowers. Henk introduces Anna to Johan. Johan and her of them fell for eachother quite quickly, but it was Johan who had to overcome his own nervousness before they could move forward into a loving relationship. Johan overcame this nervousness after Anna was unsuccessfully courted by Henri Dropshot and Johnny Hollyday and he handed her a flower. Confidently she kissed him on the cheek.

Not long after they start a relationship that ends up in marriage. Their small wedding includes Henk as Johan's witness and the great-great-great-grandmother of Amanda de Vlinder as Anna's witness.[10][11]

The couple produces seven eggs. Anna keeps them warm in Johan's living clog, while Johan paces around. After she goes to take a bathroom break, leaving Johan in custody of the eggs, she finds Schor de Kraai and Miriam Merel at her clog looking at eggs. One of them has disappeared. Schor and Miriam tell her that Rap de Kiekendief has stolen the egg and when Johan returns Anna demands to know what was going on. Johan reveals the egg, thinking it is fine, only to freeze upon realizing he only has some egg shells in his hands. Anne spots the little hatched duckling and Henk brings him back to the nest. Henk tells of his grandfather, and the couple decide to name their first child after him; Alfred Jodocus Kwak.

Shortly afterwards the remaining six eggs hatch into Josefien, Clara, Marjolein, Hans, Jan, and Robbie, most of them named after family members from either side. They almost lose Alfred again when the duckling becomes distracted and leaves the clog, but Henk saves him.

At that moment, the entire polder shakes as construction workers begin destroying the meadow where the family live. Anna is asked to stand aside by Olaf Nijlpaard they learn that the Beton Maaschappij has a permit to build a huge amusement park here. Henk de Mol says that perhaps they can live in the old miner's house that was left to him in Groot Waterland.[2]

They start their emigration, but Anna has to leave her family and her bosom friend Clara behind who are emigrating south instead. Alfred wanders off and Henk follows him, but while Anna, Johan and the other children cross the road in the streaming rain and are struck by a car carrying Olaf Nijlpaard and his investor Alfons Rokodil.[note 1] None of them survive.[4][12]

Years later, after adopting Alfred, Henk de Mol recounts the story of Johan and Anna to the young duck.[13]

Family Tree

Kwak/van de Polder/Wana/de Mol family tree


Alfred de MolMarjolein de Mol
Robert KwakMarjolein KwakJan "Woerd" van de PolderJosefien van de PolderHenk's parent
Johan Sebastiaan KwakAnna van de PolderJan van de Polder JuniorHenk de MolKwa WanaBlanche Wana
Clara KwakHans KwakJan KwakJosefien KwakMarjolein KwakRobert "Robbie" KwakAlfred Jodocus KwakWinnie Mandoline WanaTom Wana


Voice actors

Japanese ¦ 安達 忍 (Shinobu Adachi) ¦ アンナ・ポルダー (Anna Porudā)
Dutch ¦ Marlous Fluitsma ¦ Anna van de Polder
German ¦ Marlous Fluitsma ¦ Anna van de Polder
English ¦ ??? ¦ Anna Polder

Appearances

TV Series

Audio

Books

Production background

Anna van de Polder appears on sheet 5 of the Character- and Color-Designs for Alfred J. Kwak book, which was made in March of 1988. As per the outline Herman van Veen wrote, Anna was only set to appear in Episode 1 according to his character sheet[14], but as the incident that killed her was moved to the first half of Episode 2 she also appeared there.

Anna's appearance in the animated series was modeled to be viewed through the eyes of her son, and main protagonist of the animated series, Alfred Jodocus Kwak. Therefore Harald Siepermann designed her purposely round, warm and with motherly traits[15].

  • Anna van de Polder Character Sheet.
    Anna van de Polder Character Sheet.
Henk de Mol introduces Anna to Johan offscreen. Anna is seen here through Johan's eyes.

Anna was voiced by Marlous Fluitsma in the Dutch and German version. Fluitsma was the then-wife of Johan's voice actor, and series creator, Herman van Veen. As Johan's name was likely based on Johann Sebastian Bach, it is very possible that Anna's name was based on the name of Bach's second wife, Anna Magdalena Bach who was also a professional singer.

Several dubs have her name listed as Anna Kwak, which is likely the name she takes on after she marries Johan Kwak.

For the comic Guten Morgen that ran in Pierrot for it's short run, Siepermann designed Anna to be more attractive and sexy as that comic the character was more seen through the eyes of Johan Sebastiaan Kwak[15].

Notes

  1. ↑ In some continuities, referring to certain books or stage plays, they are hit by a truck instead. Additionally, in versions where a car carrying Olaf Nijlpaard is involved, it may sometimes carry Kaspar Rokodil instead of Alfons Rokodil likely due to an error.

References

  1. ↑ Siepermann, Harald; Bacher, Hans (1988). Character- and Color-Designs for Alfred J. Kwak. Duesseldorf - West-Germany.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 "De eieren". Alfred J. Kwak. Season 1. Episode 1. April 3, 1989. TV Tokyo.
  3. ↑ van Veen, Herman; Holzhaus, Hanneke (1991). De Droom van Alfred Jodocus Kwak [The Dream of Alfred Jodocus Kwak] (in Nederlands). Soest, the Netherlands: Harlekijn, Westbroek. ISBN 9063860862. Page 102 and 103
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 "Het verjaardagsfeestje". Alfred J. Kwak. Season 1. Episode 2. April 10, 1989. TV Tokyo.
  5. ↑ Piët, Hans (23 December 1989). "Leidse Courant". Leidse Courant. Leiden: Westerpers. Retrieved 4 January 2025. In this article Hans Piët calls Anna "Oer-Hollands" which refers to something deeply characteristic of Dutch culture or tradition or "Ancient Dutch" translated literally.
  6. ↑ van Veen, Herman; Holzhaus, Hanneke (1991). De Droom van Alfred Jodocus Kwak [The Dream of Alfred Jodocus Kwak] (in Nederlands). Soest, the Netherlands: Harlekijn, Westbroek. ISBN 9063860862. Page 80, this is how Henk de Mol describes her to Alfred Jodocus Kwak.
  7. ↑ van Veen, Herman; Holzhaus, Hanneke (1991). De Droom van Alfred Jodocus Kwak [The Dream of Alfred Jodocus Kwak] (in Nederlands). Soest, the Netherlands: Harlekijn, Westbroek. ISBN 9063860862. Page 84
  8. ↑ van Veen, Herman; Holzhaus, Hanneke (1991). De Droom van Alfred Jodocus Kwak [The Dream of Alfred Jodocus Kwak] (in Nederlands). Soest, the Netherlands: Harlekijn, Westbroek. ISBN 9063860862. Pages 118, 137, and 139
  9. ↑ van Veen, Herman (1990). De Kwak-liedjes: de leukste liedjes uit de eerste 12 delen (van de TV serie) Alfred J. Kwak [The quack songs: the funnest songs from the first 12 parts (of the TV series) Alfred J. Kwak] (in Nederlands). Soest: Harlekijn, Westbroek. ISBN 9789063860837. She's seen playing the harp on the cover of this book
  10. ↑ van Veen, Herman (1989). De wonderlijke avonturen van de eend Alfred Jodocus Kwak: Goedemorgen. Artwork by Harald Siepermann & Hans Bacher. Soest: Harlekijn Uitgeverij. ISBN 9063860706. Page 18
  11. ↑ van Veen, Herman; Holzhaus, Hanneke (1991). De Droom van Alfred Jodocus Kwak [The Dream of Alfred Jodocus Kwak] (in Nederlands). Soest, the Netherlands: Harlekijn, Westbroek. ISBN 9063860862. Page 86
  12. ↑ van Veen, Herman; Holzhaus, Hanneke (1991). De Droom van Alfred Jodocus Kwak [The Dream of Alfred Jodocus Kwak] (in Nederlands). Soest, the Netherlands: Harlekijn, Westbroek. ISBN 9063860862. Pages 118, 137, and 139
  13. ↑ van Veen, Herman; Holzhaus, Hanneke (1991). De Droom van Alfred Jodocus Kwak [The Dream of Alfred Jodocus Kwak] (in Nederlands). Soest, the Netherlands: Harlekijn, Westbroek. ISBN 9063860862. Page 78
  14. ↑ Harald Siepermann (16 October 2005). "The original treatment of the first TV-episode". alfredjkwak.blogspot.com.
  15. ↑ 15.0 15.1 Harald Siepermann (25 October 2005). "Guten Morgen 6". alfredjkwak.blogspot.com.
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