Ep. 50: Anne adjusts to her new life and reconciles with Gilbert after news of her university plans spreads.
Aired on December 30, 1979
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Rumors circulate that Anne has abandoned her university studies as she settles into a routine assisting Marilla. Mrs. Lynde informs Anne that Gilbert Blythe withdrew his recommendation for her teaching position in Avonlea to accept a post elsewhere. Anne encounters Gilbert on the road, and their conversation leads to mutual understanding and the beginning of a friendship. Reflecting on her situation in letters to Stella and Miss Stacy, Anne writes that even on a narrow road, she can still find blooming flowers. This narrative captures her acceptance of current circumstances and her optimistic outlook on life in Avonlea.
Episodes
- Ep. 46 · Anne weighs staying at Green Gables against continuing her education for Matthew's sake.
- Ep. 47 · Matthew's Death Shocks Avonlea as Anne and Marilla Grieve Together at Green Gables
- Ep. 48 · Anne copes with guilt after Matthew's burial while Marilla reflects on lost love with Gilbert's father.
- Ep. 49 · Marilla’s Eye Condition Forces Anne to Abandon University Plans
- Ep. 50 · Anne adjusts to her new life and reconciles with Gilbert after news of her university plans spreads.