Anne of Avonlea · Character
Hester Gray
A young bride who died long ago, buried in the Avonlea graveyard.
minor
Also known as Hester, little Hester Gray
First appearance: A Golden Picnic
Hester Gray shows up with force in A Golden Picnic. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Her garden is discovered; her story is told by Diana.
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- Other
Character groups
- Deceased loved ones
- Avonlea community members
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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