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Diana Is Invited to Tea with Tragic Results
An Analysis of Chapter 16
Tone
The Tone Shifts From Joyful To Dramatic And Finally To One Of Despair As Anne'S Innocent Mistake Leads To Dire Social Consequences.
Basic Stats
| Intensity | Clarity | Conflict | Resolution | Pacing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exciting - (3) | Crystal-clear - (5) | Explosive - (5) | None - (1) | Quick - (4) |
Basically...
Anne accidentally gets Diana drunk by serving her currant wine instead of raspberry cordial, leading to a temporary falling out with Diana's mother, Mrs. Barry.
In more detail...
Anne Shirley enjoys the beautiful October at Green Gables, decorating her room with autumn leaves. Marilla, while less appreciative of these 'messy things,' allows Anne to invite her friend Diana Barry over for tea. During the preparations, Anne mistakenly serves Diana currant wine, believing it to be raspberry cordial. Diana becomes ill, which leads to her mother accusing Anne of doing it on purpose. Anne is devastated when Mrs. Barry forbids Diana from associating with her anymore. Marilla attempts to clear the misunderstanding, but Mrs. Barry remains obstinate. Anne is left heartbroken over possibly losing her closest friend.
Characters
- Diana Barry
- About - Diana visits Anne for tea, becomes inadvertently drunk on currant wine, and is subsequently barred by her mother from seeing Anne.
- Personality Traits - Polite, Innocent, Proper, Sensible
- Physical Characteristics - Not described in this chapter.
- Character Connections
- Anne Shirley - Diana is Anne's closest friend, unjustly affected by Anne's mistake, leading to her mother forbidding their friendship.
- Mrs. Barry - Diana is the daughter of Mrs. Barry, who is upset by Diana's intoxicated state.
- Mrs. Barry
- About - Mrs. Barry is upset over Diana's inebriation and forbids her from further association with Anne, believing the incident to be intentional.
- Personality Traits - Strict, Unforgiving, Prejudice-prone, Protective
- Physical Characteristics - Not described in this chapter.
- Character Connections
- Anne Shirley - Mrs. Barry forbids Anne from seeing her daughter Diana after the raspberry cordial incident.
- Diana Barry - Diana is Mrs. Barry's daughter, and Mrs. Barry is protective and controlling regarding her daughter's well-being and company.
- Anne Shirley
- About - Anne invites Diana to tea at Green Gables, mistakenly gets her drunk on Marilla's currant wine, and is devastated by Mrs. Barry's harsh reaction and the potential loss of her friendship with Diana.
- Personality Traits - Imaginative, Dramatic, Emotional, Articulate, Sensitive
- Physical Characteristics - Not described in this chapter.
- Character Connections
- Marilla Cuthbert - Marilla is Anne's guardian who scolds her for her mistake but also tries to resolve the situation with Mrs. Barry.
- Diana Barry - Diana is Anne's bosom friend who becomes ill after drinking the currant wine Anne serves her.
- Mrs. Barry - Mrs. Barry is Diana's mother who forbids Diana from associating with Anne after the incident.
- Marilla Cuthbert
- About - Marilla allows Anne to invite Diana over for tea, mistakenly advises Anne where the raspberry cordial is located, and unsuccessfully attempts to clear the misunderstanding with Mrs. Barry.
- Personality Traits - Practical, Aesthetic-indifferent, Responsibility-driven, No-nonsense, Protective
- Physical Characteristics - Not described in this chapter.
- Character Connections
- Anne Shirley - Marilla is Anne's guardian who allows her to host Diana for tea and scolds her for the inadvertent drunkenness.
- Diana Barry - Marilla is indirectly involved in Diana's intoxication due to the misplacement of the wine.