Anne of Green Gables · Character

Josie Pye

A spiteful, jealous classmate who often taunts Anne and Diana.

minor

Also known as Josie, Josephine

First appearance: xv a tempest in the school teapot

Josie Pye's tie to Anne Shirley is one of the pressures that moves Anne of Green Gables—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Dares Anne to walk the ridgepole, showing a defiant and competitive nature; later relieved that Anne is not killed.

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Josie Pye first appears in 0014 xv a tempest in the school teapot.

With Anne Shirley (rivalry): Josie Pye is a mean-spirited rival who often taunts Anne and tries to outdo her, leading to mutual antagonism. With Marilla Cuthbert (social): Marilla knows Josie as a troublesome girl from the village and disapproves of her mean behavior toward Anne. With Anne Shirley (rivalry): Josie Pye is a mean-spirited rival who often taunts Anne and tries to outdo her, leading to mutual antagonism.

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Anne Shirley
rivalry · negative
Josie Pye is a mean-spirited rival who often taunts Anne and tries to outdo her, leading… How this plays out →
Marilla Cuthbert
social · negative
Anne Shirley
rivalry · negative
Josie Pye is a mean-spirited rival who often taunts Anne and tries to outdo her, leading… How this plays out →
Anne Shirley
rivalry · negative
Josie Pye is a mean-spirited rival who often taunts Anne and tries to outdo her, leading… How this plays out →
Marilla Cuthbert
social · negative
Marilla Cuthbert
social · negative

Anne Shirley
Josie Pye is a mean-spirited rival who often taunts Anne and tries to outdo her, leading to mutual antagonism.
Marilla Cuthbert
Marilla knows Josie as a troublesome girl from the village and disapproves of her mean behavior toward Anne.
Anne Shirley
Josie Pye is a mean-spirited rival who often taunts Anne and tries to outdo her, leading to mutual antagonism.
Anne Shirley
Josie Pye is a mean-spirited rival who often taunts Anne and tries to outdo her, leading to mutual antagonism.
Marilla Cuthbert
Marilla knows Josie as a troublesome girl from the village and disapproves of her mean behavior toward Anne.
Marilla Cuthbert
Marilla knows Josie as a troublesome girl from the village and disapproves of her mean behavior toward Anne.

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Josie Pye appears across 8 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

Anne Comes to Grief in an Affair of Honour
Dares Anne to walk the ridgepole, showing a defiant and competitive nature; later relieved that Anne is not killed.
Miss Stacy and Her Pupils Get Up a Concert
Sulky because she did not get the part she wanted in the dialogue. She makes a snide remark about red-haired fairies.
Matthew Insists on Puffed Sleeves
Enviously acknowledges Anne's success at the concert.
The Story Club Is Formed
Quarrels with Julia Bell; Anne avoids mentioning her to avoid uncharitable speech.
Vanity and Vexation of Spirit
Teases Anne about her appearance, calling her a scarecrow.
The Queen's Class Is Organized
Boldly asks Miss Stacy if she will return next year; plans to attend college for education's sake and makes a snide remark about orphans.
A Queen's Girl
Josie visits Anne in her boardinghouse, teases her about homesickness, and shares news about the Avery scholarship.
XXXV: The Winter at Queen’s
Josie is sharp-tongued and discusses exam prospects, mentioning Gilbert's likely medal win.

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