# Diana Barry — Anne of Avonlea character guide

> Diana Barry in Anne of Avonlea by L. M. Montgomery.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Diana, Barry

**First appearance:** 0002-anne-of-avonlea

## Snapshot

Anne's loyal, level-headed bosom friend, the practical half of a friendship that has survived everything since the Lake of Shining Waters.

## Who they are

Diana remains Anne's sworn confidante, the one who shares her anxieties over tardy guests and lends a steadying hand when lemon pies meet disaster. Where Anne dreams, Diana manages, and her quiet competence keeps the Avonlea social machinery running through dinners, bazaars, and borrowed willowware platters. Her unwavering loyalty gives Anne a safe harbor, and their friendship remains the emotional bedrock of the whole series.

## Relationships

### [Anne Shirley](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anne_of_avonlea_se/characters/anne_shirley)

_friendship_

Anne and Diana are inseparable bosom friends, sharing a deep, loyal, and joyful companionship.

### [Anne Shirley](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anne_of_avonlea_se/characters/anne_shirley)

_friendship_

Anne and Diana are inseparable bosom friends, sharing a deep, loyal, and joyful companionship.

### [Anne Shirley](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anne_of_avonlea_se/characters/anne_shirley)

_friendship_

Anne and Diana are inseparable bosom friends, sharing a deep, loyal, and joyful companionship.

## In the story

### [Selling in Haste and Repenting at Leisure](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anne_of_avonlea_se/chapters/ii-selling-in-haste-and-repenting-at-leisure)

Accompanies Anne to Carmody and helps chase the cow out of the oat field.

### [Mr. Harrison at Home](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anne_of_avonlea_se/chapters/iii-mr-harrison-at-home)

Mentioned as helping Anne chase the cow out of Mr. Harrison's oats.

### [All Sorts and Conditions of Men… and Women](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anne_of_avonlea_se/chapters/vi-all-sorts-and-conditions-of-men-and-women)

Treasurer of the A.V.I.S., accompanies Anne on the canvass with practical concerns.

### [IX: A Question of Colour](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anne_of_avonlea_se/chapters/ix-a-question-of-colour)

Joins Anne and Jane at the gate, expressing dismay over the paint mistake.

### [Davy in Search of a Sensation](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anne_of_avonlea_se/chapters/x-davy-in-search-of-a-sensation)

Meets Anne in the Birch Path and invites her to the Dicksons' later.

### [A Golden Picnic](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anne_of_avonlea_se/chapters/xiii-a-golden-picnic)

Joins the picnic, tells the story of Hester Gray's garden, and enjoys the day.

### [A Danger Averted](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anne_of_avonlea_se/chapters/xiv-a-danger-averted)

Supports Anne morally during the committee visit to Judson Parker.

### [XVI: The Substance of Things Hoped For](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anne_of_avonlea_se/chapters/xvi-the-substance-of-things-hoped-for)

Visited by Anne to share the news of Mrs. Morgan's visit and plans to help with the dinner and decorations.

### [A Chapter of Accidents](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anne_of_avonlea_se/chapters/xvii-a-chapter-of-accidents)

Diana helps Anne prepare for the visit, shares in the excitement, and is equally disappointed by the cancellation.

### [An Adventure on the Tory Road](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anne_of_avonlea_se/chapters/xviii-an-adventure-on-the-tory-road)

Signals Anne to come over, accompanies her to the Tory Road, and helps her during the duck house mishap.

### [Just a Happy Day](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anne_of_avonlea_se/chapters/xix-just-a-happy-day)

Spends the morning with Anne and the twins at the pond.

### [The Way It Often Happens](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anne_of_avonlea_se/chapters/xx-the-way-it-often-happens)

Assists Anne during the visit and brings a chicken from her mother.

### [Sweet Miss Lavendar](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anne_of_avonlea_se/chapters/xxi-sweet-miss-lavendar)

Diana accompanies Anne to Miss Lavendar's and later discusses names with Anne.

### [Around the Bend](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anne_of_avonlea_se/chapters/xxvi-around-the-bend)

Diana discusses Anne's departure, Ruby Gillis's romantic affairs, and asks Anne about her feelings for Gilbert.

### [Poetry and Prose](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anne_of_avonlea_se/chapters/xxix-poetry-and-prose)

Diana becomes engaged to Fred Wright and shares the news with Anne, discussing her plans for housekeeping and her happiness.

### [A Wedding at the Stone House](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anne_of_avonlea_se/chapters/xxx-a-wedding-at-the-stone-house)

Accompanies Anne to Echo Lodge and assists with wedding preparations.

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