Anne Shirley

Anne Arrives at Green Gables and Faces Uncertainty with the Cuthberts

Eleven-year-old Anne Shirley travels from Nova Scotia to Prince Edward Island, expecting to join the Cuthberts. At the station, she meets Matthew Cuthbert, while Marilla informs Rachel Lynde she is raising a boy. During the ride to Green Gables, Anne charms Matthew with her imagination and nicknames. Upon arrival, Marilla demands to see the boy, leading Matthew to explain the mix-up. Anne feels unwanted and clarifies her name is Anne, not Ann. She refuses dinner and cries herself to sleep. The next morning, she accepts her fate but stays indoors. They visit Mrs. Spencer to return her, where Anne speaks reluctantly. After Anne frightens Mrs. Blewett, Marilla rescues her and returns to Green Gables. Marilla doubts keeping Anne, while Anne prays for a better future.

Anne faces Rachel's insults and forms a lifelong friendship with Diana Barry.

Anne starts her day with farm chores and breakfast alongside Marilla and Matthew. She anxiously asks if she will be sent away, but Marilla confirms she will stay if she remains a good girl, requesting to be called Marilla. Rachel visits to warn Marilla against keeping Anne, but Marilla stands firm. When Rachel insults Anne’s appearance and hair, Anne becomes furious, declaring she hates Rachel and will never forgive her. Marilla reprimands Rachel for the insult. Although Anne refuses to apologize initially, Matthew encourages her the next day. She performs a show-and-dance for Rachel to make amends. Later, Anne wears a flower crown to Sunday school, drawing Marilla’s chastisement. Anne apologizes and suggests returning to the asylum, which Marilla rejects. Anne then meets Diana Barry, and they instantly become bosom friends, vowing eternal loyalty. Anne praises Diana to Marilla, and Matthew gives her sweets as a gift.

Anne anticipates her first picnic until a lost brooch threatens the event

Anne eagerly anticipates her first picnic, finding joy in the anticipation itself. However, her excitement is threatened when a cherished brooch goes missing. This loss puts her dreams of a perfect outing in jeopardy, creating a conflict between her hopeful expectations and the sudden complication. The narrative focuses on her emotional journey as she deals with the potential ruin of her plans due to this specific incident.

Anne's Friendship Troubles and Recovery of Diana's Trust

Rachel advises Marilla to let Anne skip school for a week. During a tea party, Anne accidentally serves currant wine instead of raspberry cordial to Diana. This leads Mrs. Barry to ban Diana from speaking with Anne. The girls promise to remember each other, sharing a kiss and a lock of hair before parting. The next day, Anne attends school and acts as a model student, receiving gifts from classmates. She continues to exchange letters with Diana while ignoring Gilbert, achieving high marks. That winter, Anne treats Minnie May’s croup with ipecac, prompting Matthew to fetch a doctor. After Anne’s help, Mrs. Barry restores Diana’s friendship with Anne. Overjoyed, Anne shares the news with Matthew and Marilla, reads Diana’s letter, and falls asleep.

Anne Recovers from Injury and Prepares for Christmas Concert with Friends

Anne remembers Mr. Phillips leaving and Ruby crying, then admiring the minister’s wife’s puffed sleeves. She and friends play dares, leading Anne to climb a ladder and injure her ankle. She rests for six weeks, receiving visits and a book from Diana. Upon returning to school, she meets Ms. Stacy and eats with classmates. For the Christmas concert recitation, Anne wears a dress with puffed sleeves. Seeing Marilla and Matthew in the audience cures her stage fright. She encourages Diana to sing The Island Hymn. Afterward, Anne and Diana praise each other, and Gilbert is found with a rose from Anne’s hair. Matthew and Marilla decide she should attend Queen's Academy.

Anne Discovers Her Hair Color and Starts a Story Club with Diana

Anne learns Matthew and Marilla are unmarried and struggles with a story idea, noting the heroine should have golden or black hair, not red. She consults Ruby about proposals and writes late at night. The next day, she shares details with Diana, and other girls form a story club. Diana reads the tale in class, earning praise from Ms. Stacy for Anne's leadership. Marilla laughs at Anne's writings but later discovers Anne partially dyed her hair and attempts to wash it out. Diana advises against despair, and Anne asks Marilla to cut it. She arrives at class with short hair, surprising her classmates.

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