# Diana Barry — Anne of Green Gables character guide > Diana Barry in Anne of Green Gables by L. M. Montgomery. **Role:** supporting **Also known as:** Diana, Di, Barry **First appearance:** 0003-iv-morning-at-green-gables ## Snapshot The black-haired girl next door who becomes Anne's sworn bosom friend, and whose mother's disapproval tests the friendship almost immediately. ## Who they are Diana is pretty, well-behaved, and everything Avonlea expects a minister's daughter to be, which makes her the perfect counterweight to Anne's impropriety. She is also the first person who ever calls Anne a kindred spirit, and the friendship gives Anne something she has never had: a witness to her own life. When Anne's recklessness puts Diana in trouble at home, the bond has to survive more than either girl expected. ## Relationships ### [Anne Shirley](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anne_of_green_gables_se/characters/anne_shirley) _friendship_ Anne and Diana are kindred spirits and inseparable best friends, sharing adventures and unwavering loyalty. ### [Marilla Cuthbert](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anne_of_green_gables_se/characters/marilla_cuthbert) _social_ Diana is a respectful neighbor and Anne's friend, with Marilla approving of their friendship despite occasional mischief. ### [Gilbert Blythe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anne_of_green_gables_se/characters/gilbert_blythe) _social_ Diana and Gilbert are classmates and friends, with Diana acting as a neutral bridge between Anne and Gilbert. ### [Matthew Cuthbert](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anne_of_green_gables_se/characters/matthew_cuthbert) _social_ Diana is fond of shy, kind Matthew, who treats her warmly as Anne's best friend. ### [Anne Shirley](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anne_of_green_gables_se/characters/anne_shirley) _friendship_ Anne and Diana are kindred spirits and inseparable best friends, sharing adventures and unwavering loyalty. ### [Anne Shirley](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anne_of_green_gables_se/characters/anne_shirley) _friendship_ Anne and Diana are kindred spirits and inseparable best friends, sharing adventures and unwavering loyalty. ### [Marilla Cuthbert](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anne_of_green_gables_se/characters/marilla_cuthbert) _social_ Diana is a respectful neighbor and Anne's friend, with Marilla approving of their friendship despite occasional mischief. ### [Gilbert Blythe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anne_of_green_gables_se/characters/gilbert_blythe) _social_ Diana and Gilbert are classmates and friends, with Diana acting as a neutral bridge between Anne and Gilbert. ### [Marilla Cuthbert](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anne_of_green_gables_se/characters/marilla_cuthbert) _social_ Diana is a respectful neighbor and Anne's friend, with Marilla approving of their friendship despite occasional mischief. ### [Matthew Cuthbert](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anne_of_green_gables_se/characters/matthew_cuthbert) _social_ Diana is fond of shy, kind Matthew, who treats her warmly as Anne's best friend. ### [Matthew Cuthbert](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anne_of_green_gables_se/characters/matthew_cuthbert) _social_ Diana is fond of shy, kind Matthew, who treats her warmly as Anne's best friend. ### [Gilbert Blythe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anne_of_green_gables_se/characters/gilbert_blythe) _social_ Diana and Gilbert are classmates and friends, with Diana acting as a neutral bridge between Anne and Gilbert. ## In the story ### [Anne’s Bringing-Up Is Begun](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anne_of_green_gables_se/chapters/viii-anne-s-bringing-up-is-begun) Introduced as a potential playmate and bosom friend for Anne, described as pretty with black eyes and hair. ### [XII: A Solemn Vow and Promise](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anne_of_green_gables_se/chapters/xii-a-solemn-vow-and-promise) Meets Anne for the first time, agrees to be her bosom friend, and shares plans for playhouses and adventures. ### [XIII: The Delights of Anticipation](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anne_of_green_gables_se/chapters/xiii-the-delights-of-anticipation) Anne's best friend and playmate; they have a playhouse called Idlewild; Diana tells Anne about the picnic and the need for a basket. ### [XV: A Tempest in the School Teapot](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anne_of_green_gables_se/chapters/xv-a-tempest-in-the-school-teapot) Anne's best friend who walks to school with her and tries to persuade her to come back after the incident. ### [Diana Is Invited to Tea with Tragic Results](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anne_of_green_gables_se/chapters/xvi-diana-is-invited-to-tea-with-tragic-results) Diana comes for tea, enjoys the supposed raspberry cordial, and becomes intoxicated, leading to her mother's anger. ### [A New Interest in Life](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anne_of_green_gables_se/chapters/xvii-a-new-interest-in-life) Forbidden by her mother to play with Anne; secretly passes notes and gifts to Anne at school. ### [Anne to the Rescue](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anne_of_green_gables_se/chapters/xviii-anne-to-the-rescue) Reunited with Anne; helps nurse Minnie May through the night. ### [XIX: A Concert, a Catastrophe, and a Confession](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anne_of_green_gables_se/chapters/xix-a-concert-a-catastrophe-and-a-confession) Anne's best friend; invites Anne to stay overnight and attend the concert; involved in the catastrophe. ### [A Good Imagination Gone Wrong](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anne_of_green_gables_se/chapters/xx-a-good-imagination-gone-wrong) Anne's companion in creating the Haunted Wood and in gathering Mayflowers; she is away when Anne visits the Barry kitchen. ### [A New Departure in Flavourings](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anne_of_green_gables_se/chapters/xxi-a-new-departure-in-flavourings) Diana is Anne's friend who talks with her about the preparations and reassures her about the cake. ### [Anne Comes to Grief in an Affair of Honour](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anne_of_green_gables_se/chapters/xxiii-anne-comes-to-grief-in-an-affair-of-honour) Hosts the party and is Anne's concerned friend, begging her not to attempt the dare and rushing to her side after the fall. ### [Miss Stacy and Her Pupils Get Up a Concert](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anne_of_green_gables_se/chapters/xxiv-miss-stacy-and-her-pupils-get-up-a-concert) Anne's desk mate and friend. She is to sing a solo in the concert. ### [Matthew Insists on Puffed Sleeves](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anne_of_green_gables_se/chapters/xxv-matthew-insists-on-puffed-sleeves) Brings Anne a Christmas gift of kid slippers from her Aunt Josephine and attends the concert. ### [The Story Club Is Formed](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anne_of_green_gables_se/chapters/xxvi-the-story-club-is-formed) Anne's friend, walks with Anne to school, discusses beaus and writing compositions, listens to Anne's story. ### [Vanity and Vexation of Spirit](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anne_of_green_gables_se/chapters/xxvii-vanity-and-vexation-of-spirit) Mentioned as Anne's companion in gadding off; later suggests a black velvet ribbon for Anne's growing hair. ### [An Unfortunate Lily Maid](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anne_of_green_gables_se/chapters/xxviii-an-unfortunate-lily-maid) Participates in the Elaine reenactment as Lancelot, helps plan the game, and panics when Anne appears to drown. ### [An Epoch in Anne's Life](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anne_of_green_gables_se/chapters/xxix-an-epoch-in-anne-s-life) Diana shares the exciting news of the invitation and accompanies Anne on the trip. ### [The Queen's Class Is Organized](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anne_of_green_gables_se/chapters/xxx-the-queen-s-class-is-organized) Anne's bosom friend who is not studying for the Entrance exam, causing Anne to feel the 'bitterness of death' at their separation in studies. ### [Where the Brook and River Meet](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anne_of_green_gables_se/chapters/xxxi-where-the-brook-and-river-meet) Diana and Anne spend the summer together reveling in outdoor delights. ### [The Pass List Is Out](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anne_of_green_gables_se/chapters/xxxii-the-pass-list-is-out) Supports Anne through the waiting period and brings the newspaper announcing the pass list. ### [The Hotel Concert](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anne_of_green_gables_se/chapters/xxxiii-the-hotel-concert) Helps Anne dress and offers fashion advice; accompanies Anne to the concert. ### [A Queen's Girl](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anne_of_green_gables_se/chapters/xxxiv-a-queen-s-girl) Diana has a tearful parting with Anne and later goes to a beach picnic with Carmody cousins. ### [The Glory and the Dream](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anne_of_green_gables_se/chapters/xxxvi-the-glory-and-the-dream) Welcomes Anne home and reassures her of their friendship. ### [XXXVII: The Reaper Whose Name Is Death](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anne_of_green_gables_se/chapters/xxxvii-the-reaper-whose-name-is-death) Offers comfort to Anne, though Anne prefers solitude. ### [The Bend in the Road](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anne_of_green_gables_se/chapters/xxxviii-the-bend-in-the-road) Signals to Anne from the Barry gable, continuing their old custom of communication. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anne_of_green_gables_se/characters/diana_barry - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anne_of_green_gables_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anne_of_green_gables_se/characters