Anne of Green Gables · Chapter
The Pass List Is Out explained
The school term ends, and Anne and Diana mourn the departure of Miss Stacy.
What happens
The school term ends, and Anne and Diana mourn the departure of Miss Stacy. Anne goes to Charlottetown to take her Entrance examinations, competing fiercely with Gilbert Blythe. After weeks of anxious waiting, Diana brings the news that Anne has passed first—tied with Gilbert—and Anne shares her triumph with Matthew, Marilla, and Mrs. Lynde.
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Narrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
This is the story's dramatic climax because it presents the emotional and psychological peak of Anne’s crisis:…
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Follow the arc while readingThemes in this chapter
- Growth and Education
Anne's academic success and the culmination of her studies under Miss Stacy highlight the theme of personal and intellectual growth.
- Friendship and Community
Diana's unwavering support and the shared joy of the community underscore the importance of friendship and belonging.
Characters to notice
- Anne Shirley
Takes the Entrance exams, ties for first place with Gilbert Blythe, and feels a mix of pride and gratitude.
- Diana Barry
Supports Anne through the waiting period and brings the newspaper announcing the pass list.
- Matthew Cuthbert
Proudly declares Anne would 'beat them all easy' and is delighted by her success.
- Marilla Cuthbert
Tries to hide her pride in Anne from Mrs. Lynde but is clearly pleased.
- Mrs. Rachel Lynde
Praises Anne as a credit to her friends, despite her usual critical eye.
- Gilbert Blythe
Ties with Anne for first place on the pass list; their rivalry continues.
Key passages
“It does seem as if it was the end of everything, doesn't it?”
Diana feels that the end of the school term marks the end of an era.
Expresses the melancholy of parting and change.
“I'd rather not pass at all than not come out pretty well up on the list”
Anne would prefer failing entirely to achieving a mediocre rank.
Reveals Anne's competitive nature and high standards.
“You did just splendidly, Anne”
Diana praises Anne's outstanding performance.
Highlights Diana's admiration and the triumph of the moment.
