# Ambition and Career in Anne of the Island

> Theme guide for Anne of the Island by L. M. Montgomery.

Anne pursues her literary ambitions, facing rejection and eventual success with her writing, while also considering teaching as a career, reflecting the theme of striving for personal and professional fulfillment.

## Where it surfaces

- [Anne of the Island](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anne_of_the_island_se/chapters/anne-of-the-island): Anne pursues higher education and a teaching career, reflecting her aspirations.
- [II: Garlands of Autumn](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anne_of_the_island_se/chapters/ii-garlands-of-autumn): Anne's determination to attend Redmond College is challenged by neighbors' doubts, yet she persists, showing her ambition.
- [Letters from Home](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anne_of_the_island_se/chapters/v-letters-from-home): Anne excels in her studies, while Gilbert's strategic leadership in the class rush and election as class president reflect academic and social ambition.
- [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): Anne's determination to win the Thorburn Scholarship to avoid burdening Marilla reflects her academic and financial ambition.
- [XII: “Averil’s Atonement”](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anne_of_the_island_se/chapters/xii-averil-s-atonement): Anne pursues her dream of becoming a published author, facing rejection and learning from criticism.
- [XV: A Dream Turned Upside Down](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anne_of_the_island_se/chapters/xv-a-dream-turned-upside-down): Anne's literary ambitions clash with the commercial reality of earning money through writing.
- [XVI: Adjusted Relationships](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anne_of_the_island_se/chapters/xvi-adjusted-relationships): Anne's prize story brings both pride and criticism, reflecting her literary ambitions and the societal scrutiny she faces.
- [Miss Josephine Remembers the Anne-Girl](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anne_of_the_island_se/chapters/xviii-miss-josephine-remembers-the-anne-girl): Anne worries about her ability to return to Redmond College due to financial constraints, but Miss Barry's legacy offers a path forward.
- [Enter Jonas](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anne_of_the_island_se/chapters/xxiv-enter-jonas): Jonas's calling to the ministry and Phil's contemplation of what it means to be a minister's wife highlight themes of vocation and life purpose.
- [XXVI: Enter Christine](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anne_of_the_island_se/chapters/xxvi-enter-christine): Phil contemplates whether to pine away or pursue her B.A. and be sensible and useful.
- [The Last Redmond Year Opens](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anne_of_the_island_se/chapters/xxxv-the-last-redmond-year-opens): Anne's rediscovery of her old sketch and her decision to pursue writing reflects her creative ambitions.
- [The Gardners’ Call](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anne_of_the_island_se/chapters/xxxvi-the-gardners-call): Anne's acceptance of her sketch and payment mark a milestone in her literary ambitions.
- [Full-Fledged B.A.'s](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anne_of_the_island_se/chapters/xxxvii-full-fledged-b-a-s): Anne and her friends achieve academic success, reflecting on the value of their college education and the wisdom gained.
- [Love Takes Up the Glass of Time](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anne_of_the_island_se/chapters/xli-love-takes-up-the-glass-of-time): Anne reflects on her teaching and writing ambitions as a potential substitute for love, and Gilbert's medical studies are a key part of their future plans.

## Links

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