Kendall L’s Reviews > Anne of the Island > Status Update

Anne just finished her Christmas Break at Green Gables where she visited old friends and came home to love. She received an unexpected marriage proposal from Billy Andrews who asked his sister Jane to ask on his behalf. The very idea! So juvenile and like Anne I would have rejected the proposal because it offered no sentiment or romance.

Anne is starting to have a wonderful social life at Kingsport with her new friend Phillippa and Prissy. Gilbert Blythe is also becoming the most popular boy at Redmond and is now captain of the Freshman Football team. Anne is a little vexed that he wrote letters to Ruby, but they still have wonderful conversations together. “If I’d have my way I’d shut everything out of your life but happiness.”

Anne and Priscilla just finished registering for Redmond College and when they arrive at Old John’s graveyard they come across Phillipa Gordon, who is extravagant , indecisive, and is looking forward to having heaps of beaux’s and fun in college. She has already caught her eye on Gilbert Blythe but I don’t think he’ll be interested

Anne just left to Redmond College and like me is already miserable about leaving Green Gables and the people she came across. Priscilla told her about their boarding house and the twins Hannah and Ada Harvey who are their hosts. I know Anne will find joy in this town and thrive in it

So happy to return to Avonlea and see my Anne about to begin her adventure into Redmond College. Even though the women aren’t keen on Anne pursuing education, Glad Gilbert is supportive of her. And already showing his affection towards Anne by grazing her hand in the moonlight at the Lake of Shining Waters and showing her an Apple Tree in Haunted Wood. I understand that Anne doesn’t want to lose her friendship.