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Matthew quietly states the chapter's truth: Anne will flourish not from being scolded into usefulness but from being loved. Copying this sentence teaches young writers to begin with a capital letter, to keep the apostrophe in 'she's,' and to end with a period. It also shows Matthew's gentle wisdom that love, not strictness, is the way to reach Anne.
I kind of think she’s one of the sort you can do anything with if you only get her to love you.
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Narration Prompt
Retell the chapter in order: arriving at Mrs. Spencer's, learning how the mix-up happened, the visit from Mrs. Blewett, how Marilla decides, and what she tells Matthew.
Discussion Questions
- Anne is usually full of words, but at Mrs. Spencer's she answers quietly and without a smile. What does that change show about what Anne is afraid of? What part of the chapter helps you decide?
- Marilla looks at Anne's pale, miserable face and decides she cannot hand her over to Mrs. Blewett. Why might that look change what Marilla chooses to do? What part of the chapter helps you decide?
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Vocabulary Builder
Item 1
A gloom that spoils or withers everything.
Item 2
Flitting about; not steady or careful.
Item 3
A feeling of great unhappiness or suffering.
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