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Jerry Buote

A French-Canadian boy who works for the Cuthberts.

minor

Also known as Jerry Buote, Jerry

First appearance: ii matthew cuthbert is surprised

Jerry Buote shows up with force in Morning at Green Gables. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mentioned as being hired by Matthew for the summer, signaling Matthew's intention to keep Anne.
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In Morning at Green Gables: Mentioned as being hired by Matthew for the summer, signaling Matthew's intention to keep Anne. Later, in XIV: Anne's Confession: Mentioned as the hired boy who provides the only cheerful…

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DBDiana BarryMRMrs. Rachel Ly…WJWilliam J. BlairASAnne ShirleyMCMarilla CuthbertJBJerry Buote

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  • Extended Avonlea townsfolk
  • Avonlea core community
  • Protagonist

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

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