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Montgomery makes Anne's cold gable room a mirror of her despair, so its 'rigidity' chills her to the bone. Copying this sentence shows students how a setting can carry a character's feelings, and models a formal sentence built around one strong, physical verb.
The whole apartment was of a rigidity not to be described in words, but which sent a shiver to the very marrow of Anne’s bones.
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Narration Prompt
Retell the chapter as a sequence: Marilla's shock at finding a girl, Anne's burst of despair, the talk about Anne's name, the silent supper, and the night-time argument over whether Anne can stay.
Discussion Questions
- When Anne hears that the Cuthberts wanted a boy, she immediately cries that 'nobody ever did want me.' What does that reaction suggest about what Anne has learned to expect from other people, and why does this moment hit her harder than the plain room or the skimpy clothes? Use details from the chapter.
- Anne begs to be called 'Cordelia,' or at least 'Anne spelled with an e.' Why might Anne cling so fiercely to a beautiful name even while she fears she will be sent away, and what does that longing reveal about her? Use details from the chapter.
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Vocabulary Builder
Item 1
Glowing with a soft, clear light.
Item 2
Lively energy and spirit in how someone looks or acts.
Item 3
Plain and dull, lacking wonder or charm.
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