# Mrs. Barry — Anne of Green Gables character guide

> Mrs. Barry in Anne of Green Gables by L. M. Montgomery.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Mrs. Barry

**First appearance:** 0003-iv-morning-at-green-gables

## Who they are

Diana's mother, initially strict but grateful to Anne for saving Minnie May.

## In the story

### [Anne’s Bringing-Up Is Begun](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anne_of_green_gables_se/chapters/viii-anne-s-bringing-up-is-begun)

Mentioned as a particular woman who will not let Diana play with girls who are not nice and good.

### [XII: A Solemn Vow and Promise](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anne_of_green_gables_se/chapters/xii-a-solemn-vow-and-promise)

Receives Marilla and Anne at Orchard Slope, introduces Diana, and expresses hope that Anne will be a playmate for her daughter.

### [Diana Is Invited to Tea with Tragic Results](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anne_of_green_gables_se/chapters/xvi-diana-is-invited-to-tea-with-tragic-results)

Mrs. Barry is furious about Diana's intoxication and refuses Anne's apology, forbidding Diana from playing with her.

### [Anne to the Rescue](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anne_of_green_gables_se/chapters/xviii-anne-to-the-rescue)

Kisses Anne and apologizes; invites Anne to visit often.

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