Anne of the Island · Chapters
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Chapter companions for Anne of the Island by L. M. Montgomery.
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Chapter 1
Dedication
The author dedicates the book to all the girls worldwide who have expressed a desire for more stories about Anne.
Chapter 2
Epigraph
The epigraph sets a reflective tone for the book, suggesting that love and fate work together to reveal hidden value over time.
Chapter 3
Anne of the Island
Anne Shirley leaves Avonlea to attend Redmond College, embarking on a new chapter of her life filled with friendships, studies, and romantic entanglements.
Chapter 4
The Shadow of Change
Anne and Diana reflect on the end of summer and the many changes ahead, including Anne's departure for Redmond College. The chapter captures Anne's mixed feelings about growing up, leaving home, and the shifting dynamics in her relationships, particularly with Gilbert Blythe. It ends with a tender moment at home with Davy Keith.
Chapter 5
II: Garlands of Autumn
Anne prepares to leave for Redmond College, attending an A.V.I.S. farewell party where she and Gilbert are honored. Despite the celebration, she feels disgruntled by well-meaning but discouraging comments from neighbors. Gilbert cheers her with a walk through the woods, where they share a moment under an apple tree, hinting at their deepening bond.
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40 more companions → free preview- Chapter 6Greeting and Farewell
- Chapter 7April's Lady
- Chapter 8Letters from Home
- Chapter 9In the Park
- Chapter 10Home Again
- Chapter 11Anne’s First Proposal
- Chapter 12An Unwelcome Lover and a Welcome Friend
- Chapter 13Patty's Place
- Chapter 14The Round of Life
- Chapter 15XII: “Averil’s Atonement”
- Chapter 16The Way of Transgressors
- Chapter 17XIV: The Summons
- Chapter 18XV: A Dream Turned Upside Down
- Chapter 19XVI: Adjusted Relationships
- Chapter 20A Letter from Davy
- Chapter 21Miss Josephine Remembers the Anne-Girl
- Chapter 22An Interlude
- Chapter 23Gilbert Speaks
- Chapter 24Roses of Yesterday
- Chapter 25Spring and Anne Return to Green Gables
- Chapter 26Paul Cannot Find the Rock People
- Chapter 27Enter Jonas
- Chapter 28Enter Prince Charming
- Chapter 29XXVI: Enter Christine
- Chapter 30XXVII: Mutual Confidences
- Chapter 31A June Evening
- Chapter 32Diana's Wedding
- Chapter 33Mrs. Skinner's Romance
- Chapter 34XXXI: Anne to Philippa
- Chapter 35Tea with Mrs. Douglas
- Chapter 36XXXIII: “He Just Kept Coming and Coming”
- Chapter 37John Douglas Speaks at Last
- Chapter 38The Last Redmond Year Opens
- Chapter 39The Gardners’ Call
- Chapter 40Full-Fledged B.A.'s
- Chapter 41False Dawn
- Chapter 42Deals with Weddings
- Chapter 43A Book of Revelation
- Chapter 44Love Takes Up the Glass of Time
- Chapter 45Endnotes