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Anne's History
An Analysis of Chapter 5
Tone
Reflective, Wistful, Sympathetic
Basic Stats
| Intensity | Clarity | Conflict | Resolution | Pacing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Relaxed - (2) | Crystal-clear - (5) | There's some - (3) | A little - (2) | Moderate - (3) |
Basically...
Anne Shirley shares her unfortunate early life with Marilla during a carriage drive, revealing her imaginative spirit and her past experiences of neglect and lack of love.
In more detail...
During a carriage ride with Marilla Cuthbert, Anne Shirley takes the opportunity to share details about her life. She discusses her philosophy of deciding to enjoy moments and tells Marilla about her parents, Walter and Bertha Shirley, her birthplace in Bolingbroke, Nova Scotia, and the loss of her parents during infancy which left her an orphan. Anne lived with Mrs. Thomas and then with the Hammond family where she looked after many children. After hardships including the deaths of her caregivers, she ended up at an orphanage until Mrs. Spencer brought her to Green Gables. Though initially focusing on the lighter side of her story, her history unveils a life of emotional and physical hardship. Marilla contemplates Anne's resilience and begins to feel sympathy for her, questioning the decision to send her back. The chapter reveals Anne's capacity for imagination and hope in spite of her difficult upbringing.
Characters
- Anne Shirley
- About - Anne shares her early life story with Marilla during a carriage ride, providing insight into her past of neglect and longing for love and belonging. She evinces resilience, a vibrant imagination, and a persistent optimism despite her hardships.
- Personality Traits - Imaginative, talkative, expressive, sensitive, and romantic
- Physical Characteristics - Anne describes herself as previously being a scrawny and homely baby, with an overabundance of red hair that she is somewhat self-conscious about.
- Character Connections
- Marilla Cuthbert - Anne is attempting to form a bond with Marilla, who is considering adopting her, as they converse during the drive.
- Mrs. Thomas - One of Anne's previous caretakers, who raised her after her parents' death.
- Mrs. Hammond - Another one of Anne's previous caretakers who she helped with caring for her many children.
- Marilla Cuthbert
- About - Marilla listens to Anne's story with a mix of skepticism and growing sympathy. She begins to reassess her decision to send Anne back as she learns more about the child's challenging life.
- Personality Traits - Practical, reserved, unsentimental, but capable of compassion
- Physical Characteristics - Marilla's physical characteristics are not detailed in this chapter, but she is generally known to have a stern countenance.
- Character Connections
- Anne Shirley - Marilla is becoming a potential guardian to Anne and is currently her caretaker.