# Paul Irving — Anne of Avonlea character guide > Paul Irving in Anne of Avonlea by L. M. Montgomery. **Role:** supporting **Also known as:** Paul, Master Paul **First appearance:** 0007-v-a-full-fledged-schoolma-am ## Who they are Anne's small, dreamy pupil, raised on porridge and grandmotherly discipline, who prays nightly for grace to finish his plate and longs for the father away on business. ## Relationships ### [Anne Shirley](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anne_of_avonlea_se/characters/anne_shirley) _professional_ Anne is Paul's devoted and imaginative teacher, fostering a deep bond through his sensitive and poetic nature. ### [Davy Keith](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anne_of_avonlea_se/characters/davy_keith) _friendship_ Davy and Paul are schoolmates and friends, with Davy often dragging the imaginative Paul into mischief. ### [Young Mary Joe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anne_of_avonlea_se/characters/young_mary_joe) _social_ Paul interacts with the young maid at his boarding house, often sharing his fanciful stories with her. ### [Mrs. Rachel Lynde](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anne_of_avonlea_se/characters/mrs_rachel_lynde) _social_ Mrs. Lynde is a kindly neighbor who takes an interest in Paul, often fussing over him. ### [Anne Shirley](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anne_of_avonlea_se/characters/anne_shirley) _professional_ Anne is Paul's devoted and imaginative teacher, fostering a deep bond through his sensitive and poetic nature. ### [Anne Shirley](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anne_of_avonlea_se/characters/anne_shirley) _professional_ Anne is Paul's devoted and imaginative teacher, fostering a deep bond through his sensitive and poetic nature. ### [Young Mary Joe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anne_of_avonlea_se/characters/young_mary_joe) _social_ Paul interacts with the young maid at his boarding house, often sharing his fanciful stories with her. ### [Davy Keith](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anne_of_avonlea_se/characters/davy_keith) _friendship_ Davy and Paul are schoolmates and friends, with Davy often dragging the imaginative Paul into mischief. ### [Mrs. Rachel Lynde](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anne_of_avonlea_se/characters/mrs_rachel_lynde) _social_ Mrs. Lynde is a kindly neighbor who takes an interest in Paul, often fussing over him. ### [Mrs. Rachel Lynde](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anne_of_avonlea_se/characters/mrs_rachel_lynde) _social_ Mrs. Lynde is a kindly neighbor who takes an interest in Paul, often fussing over him. ### [Davy Keith](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anne_of_avonlea_se/characters/davy_keith) _friendship_ Davy and Paul are schoolmates and friends, with Davy often dragging the imaginative Paul into mischief. ## In the story ### [A Full-Fledged Schoolma’am](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anne_of_avonlea_se/chapters/v-a-full-fledged-schoolma-am) Paul is introduced as a new student with a kindred spirit to Anne; they share an instant bond. ### [The Pointing of Duty](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anne_of_avonlea_se/chapters/vii-the-pointing-of-duty) Praised by Anne as a darling and a genius, making up for the difficulties with other students. ### [Marilla Adopts Twins](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anne_of_avonlea_se/chapters/viii-marilla-adopts-twins) Referenced as a model of good behavior; Anne uses him to influence Davy. ### [A Jonah Day](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anne_of_avonlea_se/chapters/xii-a-jonah-day) Paul's disappointed expression haunts Anne after she loses her temper in class. ### [XV: The Beginning of Vacation](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anne_of_avonlea_se/chapters/xv-the-beginning-of-vacation) Paul waits for Anne at the hill, shares his grief for his mother, talks about his birthday and his father, and discusses his rock people and porridge struggles. ### [Just a Happy Day](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anne_of_avonlea_se/chapters/xix-just-a-happy-day) Confides in Anne about his fear that he might be 'wrong in his upper story' after overhearing Mary Joe's comment; is reassured by Anne. ### [Miss Lavendar's Romance](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anne_of_avonlea_se/chapters/xxiii-miss-lavendar-s-romance) Accompanies Anne to Echo Lodge and meets Miss Lavendar, forming an immediate bond. ### [Around the Bend](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anne_of_avonlea_se/chapters/xxvi-around-the-bend) Anne thinks fondly of Paul, one of her pupils she will miss when she leaves teaching. ### [An Afternoon at the Stone House](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anne_of_avonlea_se/chapters/xxvii-an-afternoon-at-the-stone-house) Perceptively notices Miss Lavendar's distant look, shares his dream people, and forms a deep connection with her. ### [The Prince Comes Back to the Enchanted Palace](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anne_of_avonlea_se/chapters/xxviii-the-prince-comes-back-to-the-enchanted-palace) Excitedly tells Anne that his father has arrived; sits happily between Anne and his father. ### [Poetry and Prose](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anne_of_avonlea_se/chapters/xxix-poetry-and-prose) Paul visits Anne to express his joy about his father's engagement to Miss Lavendar, trusting his father's choice. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anne_of_avonlea_se/characters/paul_irving - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anne_of_avonlea_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anne_of_avonlea_se/characters