Anne of Green Gables · Question
How does Anne of Green Gables develop the theme of Gender Roles and Expectations?
Answer
Anne of Green Gables by L. M. Montgomery develops Gender Roles and Expectations across the chapters the companion marks for this theme.
The initial disappointment that Anne is a girl instead of a boy, along with her challenges to conventional female behavior, subtly critiques rigid gender expectations of the late 19th century.
Marilla's practical, no-frills approach to dressing Anne contrasts with societal expectations of femininity and fashion, highlighting differing views on raising girls.
Anne questions why women cannot be ministers, challenging contemporary gender norms, while Mrs. Lynde's reaction underscores societal restrictions.
Evidence in the book
- Matthew Insists on Puffed Sleeves
Marilla's practical, no-frills approach to dressing Anne contrasts with societal expectations of femininity and fashion, highlighting differing views on raising girls.
- Where the Brook and River Meet
Anne questions why women cannot be ministers, challenging contemporary gender norms, while Mrs. Lynde's reaction underscores societal restrictions.
