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Anne's Confession
An Analysis of Chapter 14
Tone
The Tone Fluctuates Between Accusatory And Remorseful, Reflecting Marilla'S Mood Swings, And Desperate And Elated, Mirroring Anne'S Emotional Journey.
Basic Stats
| Intensity | Clarity | Conflict | Resolution | Pacing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thrilling - (4) | Crystal-clear - (5) | Explosive - (5) | Complete - (5) | Quick - (4) |
Basically...
Anne is accused of losing Marilla's amethyst brooch and is barred from a picnic until she confesses. Anne fabricates a confession for the lost brooch to attend the picnic, but Marilla discovers the brooch later. Realizing her mistake, Marilla allows Anne to go to the picnic.
In more detail...
Marilla suspects Anne of taking her amethyst brooch and confronts her with the allegation, prompting a denial from Anne. As the last person seen with the brooch, suspicion falls squarely on her. Despite Anne's claims of innocence, Marilla locks her in her room, causing Anne to miss the upcoming picnic. After a day of resolute denial, Anne gives a fraudulent confession in hope of attending the picnic. Although Marilla takes Anne at her word and punishes her by making her miss the picnic, Marilla incidentally discovers the brooch caught in her shawl. Realizing Anne was truthful about her innocence, Marilla reconciles with Anne, forgives her for the fabricated confession, and sends her off to enjoy the picnic, after which Anne returns home to Green Gables contented.
Characters
- Anne Shirley
- About - Anne is accused of stealing Marilla's brooch, is locked up and misses a picnic, gives a false confession, but is eventually vindicated and forgiven by Marilla, allowing her to attend the picnic. Her joy upon attending encapsulates her capacity for happiness and ability to find beauty in everything.
- Personality Traits - Anne demonstrates resilience, a lively imagination, and a flair for drama in this chapter. Her intense emotions swing from despair to ecstasy, showing her passionate nature.
- Physical Characteristics - A small personage, which suggests she is young and perhaps petite.
- Character Connections
- Marilla Cuthbert - Guardian, who accuses her of stealing and punishes her, but later forgives her.
- Marilla Cuthbert
- About - Marilla accuses Anne of taking her brooch and punishes her by confinement. Upon finding the brooch, she realizes her mistake, laughs off Anne's false confession, forgives her, and allows her to attend the picnic, which mirrors her journey from rigid authority to compassionate guardian.
- Personality Traits - Marilla is shown as stern, principled, and quick to judge but ultimately fair-minded and capable of admitting her own mistakes.
- Physical Characteristics - Marilla's physical characteristics are not explicitly described in this chapter.
- Character Connections
- Anne Shirley - Guardian and accuser, who eventually forgives Anne.
- Matthew Cuthbert - Her brother, to whom she expresses her frustration and doubts regarding Anne.
- Matthew Cuthbert
- About - Matthew is a silent observer in the brooch affair. He is torn between his trust in Anne and the evidence against her, also feeling secretly thankful he doesn't have to deal with the situation himself. His empathy reflects his kind and non-confrontational nature.
- Personality Traits - Matthew is portrayed as kind-hearted, understanding, and conflict-averse in the context of Anne's predicament.
- Physical Characteristics - Matthew's physical characteristics are not detailed in this chapter.
- Character Connections
- Marilla Cuthbert - His sister, who informs him of the situation with Anne and the missing brooch.
- Anne Shirley - He has an empathetic view of Anne's situation, showing his fondness for her.
- Jerry Buote
- About - Jerry is mentioned as the hired boy at Green Gables, characterized only by his cheerful disposition during a grim situation for Anne.
- Personality Traits - Jerry is known for his cheerfulness, which contrasts with the somber mood of the main characters.
- Physical Characteristics - Jerry's physical characteristics are not described in this chapter.