Anne of Green Gables, written by L.M. Montgomery, was about a girl named Anne Shirley who was accidentally adopted by two middle aged siblings, Matthew and Marilla, who lived on the Green Gables farm. Anne helped around with the house chores, though she sometimes daydreamed because of her imagination and her behavior did not always comply with what Matthew and Marilla expected. Anne went to Avonlea school and became friends with Diana Barry, Ruby Gilis, and the other girls. Anne was such an academic whiz that she joined Queen’s Academy when she was a teenager. She received a scholarship at the end of the school year, but soon after returning to Green Gables, the Abbey Bank (which Matthew and Marilla had put all their savings in) failed, and Matthew died from such a shock. Then, Marilla’s eyesight started deteriorating, and she would have to stop straining her eyes or become blind. Anne decided to become a teacher at the local school so she could not only raise money to take care of Marilla, but also remain close to her. Gilbert Blythe, Anne’s former enemy, even withdrew his application so Anne could have his position, and the two became friends thereafter.
Imagination often conflicts with social expectations. Our imaginativeness can sometimes lead us astray and could cause us to commit actions that differ from what others expect from us. Anne often daydreams because she imagines fictional things. This happens on several occasions while she was supposed to be doing chores and was confronted by Marilla. Her behavior was considered inappropriate, but her imagining things was a common sight, given that her sense of imagination could hardly be contained. Anne’s tendency to imagine things often led to irregular behavior. It is necessary to limit our sense of imagination or else we may start daydreaming and end up accomplishing nothing.
True friendship is invaluable and cannot be formed overnight. For two people to become close friends, they first need time to know each other’s traits, and only then will they form a bond. In the story, Gilbert and Anne were not immediate friends. In fact, they were enemies for most of the book. However, with one entire year spent together studying in Queen’s Academy, they finally started to trust each other. The friendship between the two fully matures by the time Gilbert gives up his position as a teacher for Anne. Even though it might take a frustratingly long time to form a bond with another person, once you do so, you will receive help from your newfound companion when you need it the most.
Appreciation is a positive response to when somebody else helps us. If we are assisted, showing gratitude would benefit us in the future because people would only be willing to help others who appreciate their kindness. In the story, Matthew and Marilla gave Anne a warm place to grow up in and made sure she was well educated. Years later, Anne cared for Marilla when she could not work so that she would not have to sell the Green Gables farm. Matthew and Marilla provided Anne with future opportunities, and Anne showed her gratitude by rededicating her time to teaching, which would generate enough income to take care of herself and Marilla. Whenever we sacrifice something for the good of somebody else, we can always expect the other person to show his/her appreciation in one way or the other.
Anne of Green Gables written by L.M. Montgomery was about the adolescence of a young girl named Anne Shirley after she was mistakenly adopted by Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert, who lived on the Green Gables Farm. The book contains three main themes. Imagination often causes behavior that contradicts social expectations. Friendship does not form immediately after two people meet; instead, they need time to get to know each other, and only then can they become friends. Showing appreciation for help from somebody else can benefit us in the long run. Anne of Green Gables is a book that is not only interesting to read, but also teaches us several themes.
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