Montgomery’s literary classic recounts
the exciting adventures undertaken by the fiery eleven-year-old Anne
Shirley, an orphan girl accidentally adopted by middle aged siblings
Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert. A coming-of-age novel, Anne of Green
Gables focuses on Anne’s new life at Green Gables farm in Avonlea and
her adjustment into the Prince Edward Island community.
The story launches when the aging siblings Matthew and Marilla decide
that they could use an extra hand around their farm, and believe that
adopting an orphan boy would be an appropriate solution. However, due
to a misunderstanding, the orphanage sends Anne Shirley instead. As
Matthew heads to the train station to pick up the anticipated boy, he is
shocked to be greeted by a red-headed, freckled and quite talkative
little girl. Oblivious to the fact that a mistake has been made, Anne
cheerfully enjoys the ride to her new home not hiding her enthusiasm
whatsoever. Although initially spinster Marilla requires a bit of
persuasion, both siblings are drawn in by the irresistible charms of the
young chatty girl and accept the orphanage’s mix-up. Undeniably Anne
adds the much needed color in the lives of Matthew and Marilla who are
quiet and timid, while Anne serves as a complete opposite to the two. As
Anne adjusts to her new surroundings, she leaves readers absorbed as
she makes social gaffes in her clumsy attempts to soak in the social
norms, religion, and morals with which her peers are already long
accustomed to. Obstructed by countless mischief and creative excursions,
Anne must make a distinction between reality and imagination as she
walks along the path of self-expression.
A timeless favorite, Anne of Green Gables leaves a mark on all that have come across the bright and imaginative character portrayed by Anne. It is nevertheless a little girl’s imagination, romanticism, free-spirit and playful antics that have presented Montgomery’s novel with a special place in the world of literature. |
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