# Gilbert Blythe — Anne of Avonlea character guide

> Gilbert Blythe in Anne of Avonlea by L. M. Montgomery.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Gilbert

**First appearance:** 0003-i-an-irate-neighbour

## Snapshot

Anne's clever former rival turned co-conspirator, a young man whose wit and steady friendship quietly anchor her Avonlea world.

## Who they are

Gilbert has moved from classroom competitor to trusted ally, teaming with Anne to write the mischievous 'Avonlea Notes' and taking the joke on himself as a blind. Village gossip insists he and Charlie Sloane are rivals for a certain gray-eyed damsel, but the real story is a friendship built on shared humor and mutual respect. His easy competence and unspoken devotion give Anne a steady counterpart as she navigates teaching, matchmaking, and growing up.

## Relationships

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

_romantic_

Anne and Gilbert share a deepening friendship with underlying romantic tension, moving toward mutual affection.

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

_romantic_

Anne and Gilbert share a deepening friendship with underlying romantic tension, moving toward mutual affection.

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

_romantic_

Anne and Gilbert share a deepening friendship with underlying romantic tension, moving toward mutual affection.

## In the story

### [An Irate Neighbour](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anne_of_avonlea_se/chapters/i-an-irate-neighbour)

Mentioned as enthusiastic about the Village Improvement Society; will teach in White Sands but be home on weekends.

### [IV: Different Opinions](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anne_of_avonlea_se/chapters/iv-different-opinions)

Torn between his convictions and a desire to please Anne, he advocates corporal punishment only as a last resort, pleasing neither Anne nor Jane.

### [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)

President of the A.V.I.S., assigns canvass routes and walks home with Anne.

### [The Pointing of Duty](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anne_of_avonlea_se/chapters/vii-the-pointing-of-duty)

Visits Anne, talks about his teaching at White Sands, and reveals his ambition to become a doctor to fight disease and ignorance.

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

Hears about the blue paint and rushes to Green Gables to confirm the news.

### [Facts and Fancies](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anne_of_avonlea_se/chapters/xi-facts-and-fancies)

Not directly mentioned in the excerpts, but included as a canonical character; no significant role in this chapter.

### [XV: The Beginning of Vacation](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anne_of_avonlea_se/chapters/xv-the-beginning-of-vacation)

Briefly mentioned by Mrs. Allan as riding home for vacation and studying Virgil with Anne.

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

Gilbert is mentioned at the end as coming up the lane, possibly to invite Anne for a row on the pond.

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

Meets Anne and discusses the progress of the A.V.I.S., plans for beautifying Avonlea, and his admiration for Anne's character.

### [A Prophet in His Own Country](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anne_of_avonlea_se/chapters/xxiv-a-prophet-in-his-own-country)

Writes the 'Avonlea Notes' with Anne, is caught in the storm at school with his pupils, and discusses the aftermath with Anne.

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

Arrives after the wedding to take Anne home; shares a meaningful moment with her.

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