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A Queen's Girl
An Analysis of Chapter 34
Tone
Nostalgic, Emotional, Hopeful
Basic Stats
| Intensity | Clarity | Conflict | Resolution | Pacing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exciting - (3) | Crystal-clear - (5) | Calm - (2) | A decent amount - (3) | Quick - (4) |
Basically...
Anne prepares for her departure to Queen's Academy, experiencing both excitement for the future and a touching, heartfelt goodbye with Marilla and Matthew.
In more detail...
Green Gables is bustling as Anne gets ready to go to Queen's Academy, with plenty of sewing and preparations underway. Matthew ensures Anne has a sufficient and pretty outfit, while Marilla surprises Anne with a special dress for potential evening events. Anne's gratitude is mixed with sorrow about leaving. She performs a recitation in her new dress, stirring nostalgia and emotions in Marilla. The chapter also depicts the poignant departure of Anne to Queen's, her initial sense of isolation at the boarding house, and her ambition to win the newly announced Avery Scholarship. This opportunity sets higher goals for Anne and shifts the horizons of her ambition.
Characters
- Anne Shirley
- About - Anne copes with the conflicting emotions of leaving Green Gables for Queen's Academy, struggles with homesickness at her boarding house, and is determined to win the Avery Scholarship after hearing of its availability.
- Personality Traits - Imaginative, sensitive, ambitious, affectionate.
- Physical Characteristics - Red hair, tall, slender.
- Character Connections
- Marilla Cuthbert - Marilla has raised Anne at Green Gables and shares an emotional goodbye with her.
- Matthew Cuthbert - Matthew, who has been a father figure to Anne, buys her clothes for Queen's and reflects on her positive impact on their lives.
- Josie Pye - Anne encounters Josie at the boarding house; despite past disagreements, Anne is momentarily comforted by a familiar face.
- Jane Andrews - One of Anne's friends from Avonlea who is also attending Queen's and provides companionship amidst Anne's loneliness.
- Ruby Gillis - Another of Anne's friends from Avonlea who provides a sense of familiarity at Queen's.
- Marilla Cuthbert
- About - Marilla grapples with her feelings of sadness over Anne's departure and reflects nostalgically on the years Anne has spent with them at Green Gables.
- Personality Traits - Strict, reserved, caring underneath her stern exterior.
- Physical Characteristics - Austere, practical in appearance.
- Character Connections
- Anne Shirley - Marilla is Anne's guardian and shares a touching parting with Anne.
- Matthew Cuthbert - Marilla is Matthew's sister and they both care deeply for Anne.
- Matthew Cuthbert
- About - Matthew silently processes his emotions about Anne's departure and is overcome with feelings of pride and gratitude for her presence in their lives.
- Personality Traits - Quiet, kindhearted, reflective.
- Physical Characteristics - Elderly, with a gentle, shy demeanor.
- Character Connections
- Anne Shirley - Matthew has been a father figure to Anne and feels proud of the young woman she has become.
- Marilla Cuthbert - Matthew is Marilla's brother and they share their feelings about Anne's departure.
- Josie Pye
- About - Josie's unexpected visit to Anne's boarding room brings a mix of familiarity and aggravation to Anne.
- Personality Traits - Pitying, self-assured, somewhat abrasive.
- Physical Characteristics - Not specifically detailed in this chapter.
- Character Connections
- Anne Shirley - Josie visits Anne at the boarding house, highlighting Anne's homesickness with her pitying attitude.
- Jane Andrews
- About - Jane is another Avonlea girl at Queen's and her companionship offers a much-needed touch of home for Anne in an unfamiliar setting.
- Personality Traits - Sympathetic, friendly.
- Physical Characteristics - Not specifically detailed in this chapter.
- Character Connections
- Anne Shirley - Jane is one of Anne's friends who helps ease her transition to Queen's.
- Ruby Gillis
- About - Ruby also accompanies Anne to Queen's and her presence helps alleviate Anne's feelings of loneliness.
- Personality Traits - Friendly, sociable.
- Physical Characteristics - Not specifically detailed in this chapter.
- Character Connections
- Anne Shirley - Ruby is another friend from Avonlea who is comforting to Anne at Queen's.