Anne Shirley, a bright girl of 11, comes to Green Gables by pure accident. Being strong in self-esteem and talktive, she has problems adapting in Prince Edward Island. She had her most strong conflicts with Gilbert Blythe, a handsome young boy who was very ambitious as Anne. This rivalry relationship commenced when Gilbert called her carrots to appeal her. Anne was humiliated and made a deep promise not to ever-ever talk about Gilbert Blythe again in her life. Surprisingly, when the boat sank down where Anne was lying whilst playing the 'Lily Maid', Anne had to hold on to a stub when Gilbert came down to save her. After the landing, Anne still refused to forgive him. Gilbert couldn't hold it any moment now-he said he would never forgive her too.
This rivalry continued even when Anne entered the Queen's. She had been suffering under the entering exam to the Queen's, thinking of Gilbert Blythe laughing with truimph in his eyes with the result list in his hands.
The most impressive part was Anne lying to Marilla about the lost brooch-that she had accidently let it fall into the Lake of Shining Waters- to go to the Sunday picnic. Instead, Marilla broke the promise that she would send her to the picnic when Anne confessed and sent her to the east gables. Soon later, Marilla finds the brooch in her shawl, dangling dangerously. She learns that Anne had been telling the truth that she had left the brooch back on the bureau and learned she had been careless not considering whether Anne was telling the truth.
I thought this book showed strong love that joyed people' hearts, even the cold heart of Marilla, created by a little orphan girl called Anne. It also showed the old-American life&culture by taking place in Prince Edward Island.
