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Mrs. Rachel Lynde Is Properly Horrified
An Analysis of Chapter 9
Tone
The Tone Fluctuates Between Admiration For Anne'S Connection With Nature, Comic Tension Surrounding Her Interaction With Mrs. Lynde, And Dramatic Intensity During Anne'S Outburst.
Basic Stats
| Intensity | Clarity | Conflict | Resolution | Pacing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thrilling - (4) | Crystal-clear - (5) | Explosive - (5) | A little - (2) | Quick - (4) |
Basically...
Anne's fiery temper is revealed when Mrs. Rachel Lynde visits Green Gables and insults Anne's appearance, leading to an outburst that shocks Marilla and Mrs. Lynde.
In more detail...
Mrs. Rachel Lynde visits Green Gables for the first time since Anne's arrival, after recovering from illness. Anne spends her time exploring and enjoying the natural environment around the Cuthbert farm. When Mrs. Lynde meets Anne, she criticizes her looks, provoking Anne to angrily defend herself. This leaves Marilla embarrassed and conflicted - she feels the need to uphold propriety, yet resents Rachel's insensitivity. Marilla's response surprises even herself. Marilla instructs Anne to apologize to Mrs. Lynde, a demand that Anne flatly refuses, leading to a disciplinary stand-off where Anne is confined to her room until she concedes.
Characters
- Anne Shirley
- About - Anne's imaginative spirit and independence are prominent as she connects with her new environment. Her passionate nature leads her to vehemently defend her appearance against Mrs. Rachel Lynde's critical remarks, demonstrating her fiery temper and sensitivity.
- Personality Traits - Quick-tempered, sensitive to criticism, passionate, unable to feign an apology, imaginative.
- Physical Characteristics - Thin legs, freckled, red hair in disarray, described as 'skinny and homely'.
- Character Connections
- Marilla Cuthbert - Her current guardian who is shocked by Anne's outburst and conflicted about disciplining her.
- Mrs. Rachel Lynde - A neighbor who visits Green Gables and criticizes Anne, instigating the central conflict of the chapter.
- Marilla Cuthbert
- About - Marilla is caught between maintaining decorum and her growing sympathy for Anne. Surprised at her own reaction to Mrs. Lynde's criticism of Anne, she struggles with disciplining Anne and feels a complex mix of embarrassment and defiance.
- Personality Traits - Stern, with an underlying sense of justice and a suppressed sense of humor.
- Physical Characteristics - No specific details given in this chapter.
- Character Connections
- Anne Shirley - Guardian to Anne, dealing with her outburst and deciding on appropriate discipline.
- Mrs. Rachel Lynde - Friend and neighbor, conflicting with her when defending Anne.
- Mrs. Rachel Lynde
- About - Mrs. Lynde is a straightforward, opinionated woman whose critical comments about Anne's looks trigger the chapter's crisis. She prides herself on speaking her mind, but her blunt nature causes friction.
- Personality Traits - Blunt, outspoken, takes pride in her honesty, not easily insulted.
- Physical Characteristics - Described as a 'fat woman who always waddled'.
- Character Connections
- Marilla Cuthbert - Friend and neighbor, her visit to Marilla instigates the primary conflict.
- Anne Shirley - The object of her critical comments, resulting in Anne's outburst and subsequent punishment.