Anne of Avonlea · Character

Mr. J. A. Harrison

Anne's irascible neighbour, armed with a sarcastic parrot and a stubborn belief in the rod, who trades barbs with her across the veranda.

supporting

Also known as Mr. Harrison, J. A. Harrison, James A. Harrison

First appearance: An Irate Neighbour

As a supporting figure in Anne of Avonlea, Mr. J. A. Harrison is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

Anne's neighbor, a gruff but kind man who owns the parrot Ginger.

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Avonlea community members
Friends and acquaintances
Extended community and visitors
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Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Anne Shirley
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Anne develops a teasing but cordial friendship with the blunt, eccentric new neighbor Mr. How this plays out →
Anne Shirley
friendship · positive
Anne develops a teasing but cordial friendship with the blunt, eccentric new neighbor Mr. How this plays out →
Anne Shirley
friendship · positive
Anne develops a teasing but cordial friendship with the blunt, eccentric new neighbor Mr. How this plays out →

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Anne of Avonlea
Anne's neighbor, a gruff but kind man who owns the parrot Ginger.
An Irate Neighbour
New neighbour and 'crank' who angrily confronts Anne about his oats being trampled by her cow; known for his odd housekeeping and his parrot Ginger.
Selling in Haste and Repenting at Leisure
His Jersey cow is mistakenly sold by Anne; he is the offended party.
Mr. Harrison at Home
Initially embarrassed and sheepish, but forgives Anne and invites her for tea; shows a kind and outspoken nature.
IV: Different Opinions
Teases Anne about her teaching methods, predicting she will lose her temper and resort to whipping, and calls her too young and childish for teaching.
IX: A Question of Colour
Complains about Mrs. Lynde, debates with Anne about honesty, and later sympathizes with Anne over the paint disaster.
Davy in Search of a Sensation
Mentioned as being away in town; his tool-house and parrot Ginger are involved in Davy's prank.
A Golden Picnic
Sees the four girls crossing his field while harrowing.
A Danger Averted
Not directly present but referenced in the context of the A.V.I.S. and its activities.
A Prophet in His Own Country
His house is struck by lightning, killing his parrot Ginger; he grieves openly and later boards up the hole in his floor.
An Avonlea Scandal
Explains his estrangement from his wife Emily, blaming her fastidiousness and his parrot Ginger.
A Wedding at the Stone House
Philosophizes about change while smoking on his veranda.

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