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Anne of the Island · Character

Herb Spencer

A Redmond student and friend of Gilbert's.

minor

Also known as Herb Spencer

First appearance: i the shadow of change

Herb Spencer first appears in 0003 i the shadow of change.

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RGRuby GillisASAnne ShirleyDBDiana BarryDKDora KeithHSHerb Spencer

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Avonlea acquaintances and family
  • Protagonist
  • Romantic interests and friends
  • Green Gables and Avonlea residents

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

Anne reaches her emotional and psychological peak here as she confronts the painful aftermath of rejecting Roy…

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