What did you think of Anne’s behavior towards Mrs. Lynde upon their first meeting?

1. In chapter 2, when Matthew is driving Anne back to Green Gables, she asks him: “Isn’t it splendid to think of all the things there are to find out about? It just makes me feel glad to be alive” (p. 16). Given her tragic childhood, how do you think Anne is able to maintain such a positive attitude?

2. What did you think of Anne’s behavior towards Mrs. Lynde upon their first meeting?What did you think of Anne’s behavior towards Mrs. Lynde upon their first meeting?

3. Anne is a remarkably compassionate child and is able to forgive even those who have judged her unfairly,
such as Mrs. Rachel Lynde or Mrs. Barry. Why, then, do you think she holds such a grudge against
Gilbert Blythe?

4. Fashion and physical appearance both play a role in the story of Anne Shirley. Why is that? What are Marilla’s views on fashion? What does that tell us about her character? How are her views different from Anne’s?

5. Anne Shirley is one of the most beloved characters in children’s literature. Why do you think that is? What are her strengths? What are her flaws? Are her flaws minor or major? Why do you think she is a character people can still identify with today?

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