Anne of Green Gables · Character

Gilbert Blythe

A clever, good-looking Avonlea boy who pulls Anne's braid, calls her carrots, and earns years of proud, silent hatred for it.

supporting

Also known as Gilbert, Blythe, Gil, Gil⁠

First appearance: XV: A Tempest in the School Teapot

As a supporting figure in Anne of Green Gables, Gilbert Blythe is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

Teases Anne by calling her 'Carrots,' leading to a confrontation; later attempts to apologize with a candy heart but is rebuffed.

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Gilbert is smart, ambitious, and used to being liked, and he genuinely does not understand what he has done wrong when Anne refuses to forgive him. He wants to get the best out of life and put the best into it, and he…

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Avonlea core community
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Anne Shirley
rivalry · ambivalent
Anne and Gilbert begin as fierce academic rivals, with Anne holding a grudge after he… How this plays out →
Diana Barry
social · positive
Marilla Cuthbert
social · positive
Anne Shirley
rivalry · ambivalent
Anne and Gilbert begin as fierce academic rivals, with Anne holding a grudge after he… How this plays out →
Diana Barry
social · positive
Marilla Cuthbert
social · positive
Anne Shirley
rivalry · ambivalent
Anne and Gilbert begin as fierce academic rivals, with Anne holding a grudge after he… How this plays out →
Diana Barry
social · positive

Anne Shirley
Anne and Gilbert begin as fierce academic rivals, with Anne holding a grudge after he calls her 'carrots,' but later develop mutual respect.
Diana Barry
Diana and Gilbert are classmates and friends, with Diana acting as a neutral bridge between Anne and Gilbert.
Marilla Cuthbert
Marilla views Gilbert as a respectable, hardworking boy and approves of his academic rivalry with Anne.
Anne Shirley
Anne and Gilbert begin as fierce academic rivals, with Anne holding a grudge after he calls her 'carrots,' but later develop mutual respect.
Diana Barry
Diana and Gilbert are classmates and friends, with Diana acting as a neutral bridge between Anne and Gilbert.
Marilla Cuthbert
Marilla views Gilbert as a respectable, hardworking boy and approves of his academic rivalry with Anne.
Anne Shirley
Anne and Gilbert begin as fierce academic rivals, with Anne holding a grudge after he calls her 'carrots,' but later develop mutual respect.
Diana Barry
Diana and Gilbert are classmates and friends, with Diana acting as a neutral bridge between Anne and Gilbert.

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Gilbert Blythe appears across 10 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

XV: A Tempest in the School Teapot
Teases Anne by calling her 'Carrots,' leading to a confrontation; later attempts to apologize with a candy heart but is rebuffed.
A New Interest in Life
Emerges as Anne's academic rival; good-naturedly competes with her for top marks.
An Unfortunate Lily Maid
Rescues Anne from the bridge pile, apologizes for teasing her hair, and offers friendship, but is rejected.
The Queen's Class Is Organized
Anne's rival in class; he ignores her completely after her refusal to forgive him, and Anne secretly regrets her pride.
The Pass List Is Out
Ties with Anne for first place on the pass list; their rivalry continues.
The Hotel Concert
Seen in the audience smiling, which helps Anne overcome her stage fright.
A Queen's Girl
Gilbert is in the same First Class as Anne, and Anne notices his determined chin and their ongoing rivalry.
XXXV: The Winter at Queen’s
Gilbert walks home with Ruby Gillis, is a top medal contender, and shares ambitions with Anne, though their rivalry has softened.
The Glory and the Dream
Wins the medal and plans to teach to fund his own education.
The Bend in the Road
Withdraws his application for the Avonlea school so Anne can have it; reconciles with Anne and they become friends.

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