Anne of the Island · Character
Dora Keith
Davy's quiet, well-behaved twin sister who lives at Green Gables.
minor
Also known as Dora, poor little Dora, Theodora Dix, Theodora, the meek Dora, unhappy Dora, Dora Keith
First appearance: anne of the island
Dora Keith's tie to Anne Shirley is one of the pressures that moves Anne of the Island—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Falls down the cellar steps and scrapes her nose, causing Davy's comedic lament.
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With Anne Shirley (social): Dora Keith is a quiet, proper little girl who boards with Anne and is contrasted with her mischievous twin brother Davy. With Anne Shirley (social): Dora Keith is a quiet, proper little girl…
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- Other
Character groups
- Green Gables and Avonlea residents
- Extended cast and background characters
- Minor Avonlea figures
- Romantic interests and friends
- College and domestic companions
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- Breaking point
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- Closing
Anne reaches her emotional and psychological peak here as she confronts the painful aftermath of rejecting Roy…
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