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Narration Prompt
Before discussing, reconstruct the chapter's movement in your own words: the arrival at Mrs. Spencer's, the explanation of the mix-up, Mrs. Blewett's offer, Marilla's decision, and the talk with Matthew.
Discussion Questions
- Mrs. Spencer calls handing Anne to Mrs. Blewett 'positively Providential,' yet Marilla refuses. Construct the strongest case that Marilla's refusal is moral wisdom, then the strongest objection that it is sentiment overriding prudence. Which does the chapter finally endorse, and why? Use details from the chapter.
- Why might Montgomery keep Anne nearly silent while the adults decide her future in front of her? What does that staging reveal about power in the scene, and what would be lost if Anne argued for herself aloud? Use details from the chapter.
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