Anne of Green Gables · Character
Miss Josephine Barry
Diana's wealthy, stern great-aunt who softens after meeting Anne.
minor
Also known as old Miss Barry, Josephine Barry, Josephine, Miss Barry, Aunt Josephine
First appearance: xvi diana is invited to tea with tragic results
Miss Josephine Barry shows up with force in XIX: A Concert, a Catastrophe, and a Confession. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Diana's aunt who is furious after being jumped on, but is won over by Anne's confession.
Miss Josephine Barry first appears in 0015 xvi diana is invited to tea with tragic results.
In XIX: A Concert, a Catastrophe, and a Confession: Diana's aunt who is furious after being jumped on, but is won over by Anne's confession.
Later, in An Epoch in Anne's Life: Miss Barry hosts Anne and Diana, taking them to the Exhibition and concert.
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- Avonlea core community
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
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- Breaking point
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