Anne of Green Gables: Summary
Anne of Green Gables: Summary
Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery follows Anne Shirley, an imaginative and spirited orphan mistakenly sent to live with Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert, elderly siblings who had intended to adopt a boy to help on their farm, Green Gables, in the rural town of Avonlea, Prince Edward Island.
Anne’s vivid imagination, talkativeness, and sensitivity-especially about her red hair-lead to both comical mishaps and heartfelt moments. She quickly forms a deep friendship with Diana Barry, her "bosom friend," and experiences both rivalry and eventual friendship with classmate Gilbert Blythe, who initially teases her about her hair.
Throughout the novel, Anne’s adventures include school rivalries, accidental mischief (such as dyeing her hair green and accidentally getting Diana drunk), and her struggle to fit in with the expectations of Avonlea society. Despite these challenges, Anne excels academically, earning a teaching license and winning a prestigious scholarship.
The story concludes with tragedy-Matthew’s death and Marilla’s failing eyesight-which prompts Anne to sacrifice her scholarship and stay at Green Gables to support Marilla. Anne matures, finding purpose in her responsibilities and hope for the future, especially as she reconciles with Gilbert and looks forward to new beginnings.
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