# Stella Maynard — Anne of the Island character guide

> Stella Maynard in Anne of the Island by L. M. Montgomery.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Stella, Stella Maynard, Maynard, the disgusted Stella, Stella Fletcher

**First appearance:** 0003-i-the-shadow-of-change

## Who they are

A college friend of Anne's who later marries and moves away.

## Relationships

### [Anne Shirley](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anne_of_the_island_se/characters/anne_shirley)

_friendship_

Stella Maynard is a fellow Redmond student and close friend of Anne, sharing her college experiences and romantic confidences.

### [Anne Shirley](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anne_of_the_island_se/characters/anne_shirley)

_friendship_

Stella Maynard is a fellow Redmond student and close friend of Anne, sharing her college experiences and romantic confidences.

### [Anne Shirley](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anne_of_the_island_se/characters/anne_shirley)

_friendship_

Stella Maynard is a fellow Redmond student and close friend of Anne, sharing her college experiences and romantic confidences.

## In the story

### [An Unwelcome Lover and a Welcome Friend](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anne_of_the_island_se/chapters/ix-an-unwelcome-lover-and-a-welcome-friend)

Writes to Anne about leaving teaching to attend Redmond and proposes renting a house with Aunt Jamesina.

### [Patty's Place](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anne_of_the_island_se/chapters/x-patty-s-place)

Mentioned as a future housemate whose aunt will keep house; her approval is needed for Phil to join.

### [XVI: Adjusted Relationships](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anne_of_the_island_se/chapters/xvi-adjusted-relationships)

Part of the household at Patty's Place, expresses concern about cat conflicts.

### [A Letter from Davy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anne_of_the_island_se/chapters/xvii-a-letter-from-davy)

Keeps the household accounts and sighs over rising butter prices.

### [Enter Prince Charming](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anne_of_the_island_se/chapters/xxv-enter-prince-charming)

Stella scolds Phil for flirting with Jonas Blake, warning she might break his heart.

### [The Last Redmond Year Opens](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anne_of_the_island_se/chapters/xxxv-the-last-redmond-year-opens)

Feels discouraged and blue, discusses life's meaning with Anne.

### [The Gardners’ Call](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anne_of_the_island_se/chapters/xxxvi-the-gardners-call)

Stella is writing a paper and frantically gathers her manuscript when the callers arrive.

### [False Dawn](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anne_of_the_island_se/chapters/xxxviii-false-dawn)

Expresses doubts about Roy's suitability for Anne.

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