An Analysis of
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A Good Imagination Gone Wrong
An Analysis of Chapter 20
Tone
Whimsical, Reflective, Tense
Basic Stats
| Intensity | Clarity | Conflict | Resolution | Pacing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calm - (1) | Crystal-clear - (5) | Calm - (2) | None - (1) | Quick - (4) |
Basically...
Anne Shirley and her schoolmates enjoy the Canadian spring by gathering mayflowers, and Anne muses over their beauty and the innovations of the seasons. She shares these moments with Marilla and expresses regret for those who can't experience mayflowers, relating them to the beauty of life itself. The chapter also marks the anniversary of her arrival at Green Gables.
In more detail...
With the arrival of spring at Green Gables, Anne Shirley takes delight in the rejuvenation of nature, finding joy in the pink sunsets, mayflowers, and violets that decorate the landscape. Her imagination soars as she compares mayflowers to 'souls of flowers' and shares an imaginative lunchtime adventure with school friends. She reflects on the variety of her personality traits and her gratitude for her life at Green Gables. Despite a moment of carelessness with a pie and ironing mishap, it's evident that Anne's imaginative spirit is also a source of occasional trouble, as seen when Marilla instructs a terrified Anne to face her fears and brave the night through a 'haunted wood' that Anne and her friend Diana had fictitiously embellished with ghost stories. The chapter ends with Anne running an errand through the 'haunted' spruce grove despite her overwhelming fear.
Characters
- Anne Shirley
- About - Anne is the main protagonist of the story; she revels in the beauty of spring, exhibits her imaginative nature while gathering mayflowers, and bravely faces her fears when forced to walk through the 'haunted wood'. The chapter marks the anniversary of Anne's arrival at Green Gables.
- Personality Traits - Imaginative, Energetic, Sympathetic, Fond of nature
- Physical Characteristics - Anne's physical characteristics are not explicitly detailed in this chapter, but previous chapters describe her as a skinny, freckled girl with red hair.
- Character Connections
- Marilla Cuthbert - Marilla is Anne's guardian who is often bemused and exasperated by Anne's imagination but also has a growing affection for her.
- Diana Barry - Diana is Anne's close friend, her 'bosom friend', who shares in her imaginative adventures and is part of Anne's cherished experiences in Avonlea.
- Marilla Cuthbert
- About - Marilla is Anne's strict but caring guardian. She initially disapproves of Anne's participation in the springtime frolic and later forces Anne to confront her irrational fear of the haunted wood.
- Personality Traits - Practical, Sarcastic, Firm, Caring in her way
- Physical Characteristics - Marilla is often described as having a severe expression, with hair that is kept in tight braids or buns.
- Character Connections
- Anne Shirley - Marilla is Anne's guardian who experiences a mixture of frustration and fondness towards Anne's antics.
- Diana Barry
- About - Though Diana does not appear directly in this chapter, her presence is felt through Anne's recounting of their shared imaginative play and adventures.
- Personality Traits - Loyal, Imaginative
- Physical Characteristics - Diana is known to be beautiful with black hair, albeit her specific appearance in this chapter is not described.
- Character Connections
- Anne Shirley - Diana is Anne's best friend and kindred spirit, often involved in Anne's exploits and fantasies.
- Charlie Sloane
- About - Charlie is a schoolmate of Anne's who takes part in the gathering of mayflowers. He is mentioned during Anne's discussion of the school's tradition of daring.
- Personality Traits - Competitive, Easily provoked by dares
- Physical Characteristics - Charlie's physical traits are not described in this chapter.
- Character Connections
- Anne Shirley - Charlie is a schoolmate and part of Anne's broader circle of acquaintances in Avonlea.
- Diana Barry - As a fellow schoolmate, Charlie is one of Diana's acquaintances.
- Prissy Andrews
- About - Prissy is mentioned in this chapter as the recipient of mayflowers from Mr. Phillips, the schoolteacher, indicating his partiality and possibly a romantic interest.
- Personality Traits - Favored by Mr. Phillips
- Physical Characteristics - Her physical appearance is not mentioned in this passage.
- Character Connections
- Anne Shirley - Prissy is known to Anne as a fellow student at school and object of Mr. Phillips' attention.