# Home and Belonging in Anne of the Island

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

Anne's deep attachment to Green Gables and her creation of a new home at Patty's Place highlight the theme of finding and creating a sense of belonging, whether in familiar or new environments.

## Where it surfaces

- [The Shadow of Change](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anne_of_the_island_se/chapters/i-the-shadow-of-change): Anne's deep attachment to Green Gables and her fear of leaving it underscore the theme of home as a cherished sanctuary.
- [Greeting and Farewell](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anne_of_the_island_se/chapters/iii-greeting-and-farewell): Anne's deep attachment to Green Gables and her struggle with homesickness highlight her search for belonging in a new place.
- [April's Lady](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anne_of_the_island_se/chapters/iv-april-s-lady): Anne and Priscilla struggle with feeling out of place at Redmond, longing for the familiarity of Queen's and Avonlea.
- [Letters from Home](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anne_of_the_island_se/chapters/v-letters-from-home): Anne's letters from home bridge her old life in Avonlea with her new life at Redmond, helping her feel connected and at home.
- [In the Park](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anne_of_the_island_se/chapters/vi-in-the-park): Anne feels an immediate connection to Patty's Place, sensing it is a place she belongs to.
- [Home Again](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anne_of_the_island_se/chapters/vii-home-again): Anne's deep longing for Green Gables and the loving welcome she receives upon her return.
- [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): The search for a house and the discovery of Patty's Place symbolize Anne's desire for a home of her own.
- [Patty's Place](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anne_of_the_island_se/chapters/x-patty-s-place): Anne's deep emotional connection to Patty's Place and the creation of a shared home with friends.
- [XVI: Adjusted Relationships](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anne_of_the_island_se/chapters/xvi-adjusted-relationships): The girls create a home at Patty's Place, finding comfort and hominess in their shared space.
- [A Letter from Davy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anne_of_the_island_se/chapters/xvii-a-letter-from-davy): The cozy domestic scene at Patty's Place contrasts with Davy's lively letter from Green Gables, highlighting the warmth of home.
- [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 feels torn between her love for Green Gables and her longing for the companionship and warmth of Patty's Place, highlighting her evolving sense of home.
- [Roses of Yesterday](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anne_of_the_island_se/chapters/xxi-roses-of-yesterday): Anne's visit to her birthplace and discovery of her parents' letters gives her a sense of belonging and connection to her origins.
- [Spring and Anne Return to Green Gables](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anne_of_the_island_se/chapters/xxii-spring-and-anne-return-to-green-gables): Anne's return emphasizes Green Gables as her true home, contrasting with Redmond and Bolingbroke.
- [XXXI: Anne to Philippa](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anne_of_the_island_se/chapters/xxxi-anne-to-philippa): Anne describes her new lodgings at Wayside and her growing fondness for Janet Sweet, finding a sense of home in the small, quirky house.
- [Deals with Weddings](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anne_of_the_island_se/chapters/xxxix-deals-with-weddings): Anne returns to Green Gables but feels out of place, struggling with a sense of belonging only in the past.

## Links

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