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Matthew Insists on Puffed Sleeves
An Analysis of Chapter 25
Tone
The Tone Of The Chapter Is Heartwarming, With A Touch Of Comedy And Empathy.
Basic Stats
| Intensity | Clarity | Conflict | Resolution | Pacing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Relaxed - (2) | Crystal-clear - (5) | Calm - (2) | A lot - (4) | Quick - (4) |
Basically...
Matthew Cuthbert, noticing Anne's plain attire compared to her more fashionably dressed peers, resolves to buy her a new dress with puffed sleeves for Christmas, facing his own awkwardness and inexperience in the process.
In more detail...
Matthew Cuthbert experiences a revelation when he notices Anne's lack of fashionable attire compared to her schoolmates and decides to buy her a dress with the desirable puffed sleeves. Despite his dread of shopping and dealing with shopkeepers, Matthew bravely goes to Carmody and endures a humorous and confusing encounter with a clerk, Miss Harris while attempting to purchase the dress. Ultimately, with the help of Mrs. Lynde, he acquires a fashionable brown dress for Anne. On Christmas, Anne is ecstatic about her gifts from both Matthew and Diana's family, and the chapter closes with Marilla and Matthew discussing Anne's future and their growing pride in her.
Characters
- Matthew Cuthbert
- About - Matthew faces his fear and discomfort of shopping to acquire a fashionable Christmas gift for Anne. His thoughtfulness and determination reveal his affection for Anne.
- Personality Traits - Matthew is compassionate, introspective, and a bit socially awkward, which is shown through his actions and internal struggles in this chapter.
- Physical Characteristics - Shy and unobservant, Matthew is typically a man of few words and is not attuned to fashion.
- Character Connections
- Anne Shirley - Guardian figure to Anne, notices her lack of fashionable dress and decides to buy her a new one.
- Marilla Cuthbert - His sister and often his voice of reason, he doesn't consult her in his plan to buy Anne a dress, anticipating her disapproval.
- Mrs. Lynde - Matthew approaches Mrs. Lynde for advice and assistance on selecting and making the dress for Anne.
- Anne Shirley
- About - Anne experiences sheer joy upon receiving a fashionable dress with puffed sleeves from Matthew for Christmas, as well as a pair of slippers from Diana's family, showcasing her appreciation and love for beauty and kindness.
- Personality Traits - She is imaginative, expressive, and sensitive, deeply moved by Matthew's gift and the Christmas festivities.
- Physical Characteristics - Anne is bright-eyed and animated, with delicate features, starry eyes, and a brighter face compared to her peers.
- Character Connections
- Matthew Cuthbert - Matthew is her guardian who goes out of his way to gift her a dress with puffed sleeves.
- Marilla Cuthbert - Marilla is her strict, but caring guardian who is concerned with practicality over vanity.
- Diana Barry - Her best friend, who shares in the excitement of Anne's new dress and also brings her a Christmas gift.
- Marilla Cuthbert
- About - Marilla silently watches Matthew's awkward process of gift-giving, opening all the house's doors for airing after he smokes indoors, and discusses with him the pride and future prospects for Anne.
- Personality Traits - She is pragmatic and disapproving of excess and vanity, though she shows a subtle, softer side in this chapter.
- Physical Characteristics - Marilla is not described in this chapter, but she is generally known to be stern and practical.
- Character Connections
- Anne Shirley - Her ward, for whom she has low expectations regarding appearance but is slowly warming up to.
- Matthew Cuthbert - Her brother, for whom she shows restrained empathy about his awkward attempts to buy a gift for Anne.
- Diana Barry
- About - Diana brings Anne a Christmas gift and takes pleasure in Anne's happiness, also sharing news about the community and their upcoming concert.
- Personality Traits - She is supportive, sharing in Anne's joy, pragmatic, and informed on local gossip.
- Physical Characteristics - Diana's physical characteristics are not described in this chapter, but she is typically illustrated as Anne's beautiful 'bosom friend'.
- Character Connections
- Anne Shirley - Her closest friend, with whom she shares joy over Christmas gifts and comfort in companionship.