Anne of Green Gables
by L M Montgomery
Anne of Green Gables
by L M Montgomery
Anne of Green Gables follows the unexpected arrival of Anne Shirley, a loquacious and highly imaginative orphan, at the quiet farm of siblings Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert in Avonlea. Expecting a boy to help with farm chores, the elderly pair is initially shocked by the red-headed girl but eventually decides to keep her. The central conflict arises from Anne’s spirited, impulsive nature clashing with the rigid social expectations and stern morality of the late 19th-century Prince Edward Island community. Throughout the story, Anne transforms from a lonely, neglected child into a brilliant and beloved young woman, winning over the hearts of the cynical Marilla and the town at large. Her journey is marked by academic rivalries, deep 'bosom' friendships, and various comedic 'scrapes' born of her vivid imagination. The tone is whimsical, sentimental, and pastoral, celebrating the beauty of nature and the resilience of the human spirit. Ultimately, the arc concludes with a poignant transition into adulthood as Anne chooses to sacrifice her immediate college dreams to care for Marilla after Matthew’s sudden death.
