Philippa Gordon

Anne Shirley

Anne and Philippa share a close, lively friendship at Redmond College, with Philippa's flirtatious nature contrasting Anne's romantic idealism.

Anne Shirley

Anne and Philippa share a close, lively friendship at Redmond College, with Philippa's flirtatious nature contrasting Anne's romantic idealism.

Anne Shirley

Anne and Philippa share a close, lively friendship at Redmond College, with Philippa's flirtatious nature contrasting Anne's romantic idealism.

April's Lady

Introduced as a pretty, vivacious girl from Bolingbroke, Nova Scotia; she is indecisive but friendly and quickly bonds with Anne and Priscilla.

Letters from Home

Phil becomes Anne's close friend, admired for her charm and loyalty, though she feels inferior to Anne.

In the Park

Joins the walk reluctantly as a 'gooseberry,' shares a story about mixing up letters to Alec and Alonzo, and points out Patty's Place.

Home Again

Writes a letter to Anne about her holiday with Alec and Alonzo, unable to decide whom to marry.

An Unwelcome Lover and a Welcome Friend

Mentioned as commenting on the speed of the term; popular among Redmond youth.

Patty's Place

Eagerly joins the Patty's Place household, promising to adapt to simple living and abide by the Friday-evening rule.

XVI: Adjusted Relationships

Expresses delight at Patty's Place, still undecided between Alec and Alonzo.

A Letter from Davy

Comments on the beauty of snowflakes and the simplicity of domestic life, having just returned from marketing.

An Interlude

Dressed for a dance in creamy yellow silk, Phil jokes about her suitors and her future marriage.

Gilbert Speaks

Teases Anne about refusing Gilbert, offers blunt advice, and lightens the mood with her carefree attitude.

Roses of Yesterday

Hosts Anne at Mount Holly and accompanies her on the visit to the Shirley house.

Enter Jonas

Writes a letter to Anne from Prospect Point, describing her summer experiences and her complex feelings about Jonas Blake.

Enter Prince Charming

Phil teases Anne about the roses from Roy Gardner and reveals she knows of the wealthy Gardner family.

XXVI: Enter Christine

Admires Anne's dress, discusses Jonas Blake's feelings, and mentions Gilbert's involvement with Christine Stuart.

XXVII: Mutual Confidences

Announces her engagement to Jonas Blake, expresses happiness, and discusses her plans to live simply in the slums.

XXXI: Anne to Philippa

Recipient of Anne's letter.

The Last Redmond Year Opens

Returns joyfully, announces her engagement to Jonas Blake, and discusses her family's reaction.

The Gardners’ Call

Phil distributes mail, suggests a wild revel for Anne's earnings, and helps save the visit with small talk.

Full-Fledged B.A.'s

Takes Honours in Mathematics, worries about exams, and shares the news of Gilbert's rumored engagement with Anne.

False Dawn

Confronts Anne about the refusal, initially scolds her but later comforts her.

Deals with Weddings

Writes to Anne about her engagement to Jonas Blake and her happiness.

Love Takes Up the Glass of Time

Phil's letter to Gilbert, revealing there was nothing between Anne and Roy, spurred his recovery and decision to propose.