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Mr. Superintendent Bell

The stern Sunday school superintendent at Avonlea church.

minor

Also known as Mr. Bell, Superintendent Bell, Mr. William Bell

First appearance: XI: Anne's Impressions of Sunday-School

Mr. Superintendent Bell'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.

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With Anne Shirley (professional): Mr. Bell is the school superintendent who examines students, and Anne respects him as an authority figure. With Anne Shirley (professional): Mr. Bell is the school superintendent who…

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MPMr. PhillipsMRMrs. Rachel Ly…TSThe Stationmas…JPJosie PyeJAJane AndrewsMSMr. Superintendent B…

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  • Extended Avonlea townsfolk
  • Avonlea core community

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