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Montgomery builds Anne's fury through physical staging: the bound, the scarlet face, the quivering lips, the trembling body. The quotation marks around 'came there' signal the narrator's ironic awareness that Anne's obedience will take a very different form than expected. The passage models how to use physical description to build toward an emotional explosion — every detail tightens the pressure before the outburst.
Anne 'came there,' but not exactly as Mrs. Rachel expected. With one bound she crossed the kitchen floor and stood before Mrs. Rachel, her face scarlet with anger, her lips quivering, and her whole sl...
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Narration Prompt
In your own words, tell the story of this chapter. What were the most important moments? What made them important — and how do you know?
Discussion Questions
- Mrs. Rachel 'prides herself on speaking her mind without fear or favor.' Anne also speaks her mind — she calls Mrs. Rachel 'a rude, impolite, unfeeling woman.' Both characters do the same thing: say exactly what they think. Why is Mrs. Rachel's honesty considered acceptable in Avonlea while Anne's honesty is punished?
- Marilla says 'You shouldn't have twitted her about her looks, Rachel' — then is SURPRISED at herself for saying it. Why does Marilla defend Anne against her oldest friend? What in this chapter AND in Marilla's own secret memory helps explain her choice?
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Unexpected twists and turns that surprise you
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Going on forever without stopping or changing
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Standing out in a way that is hard to ignore
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