Anne of Green Gables, Chapter 17 summary
Chapter 17 of 38 · 9 min to read the chapter
In Chapter 17, Anne returns to school after Mrs. Barry forbids her friendship with Diana, finding comfort in her classmates’ welcome and Diana’s secret note. Her determination to beat Gilbert Blythe turns schoolwork into a new interest, and both advance to the fifth class, although geometry troubles Anne.
What happens
- Diana confirms her mother’s ban, declares her love for Anne, and gives her a curl during their tearful farewell.
- Anne returns to school to see Diana, and her classmates welcome her with gifts and attention.
- Anne rejects an apple associated with the Blythe orchard but accepts Charlie Sloane’s decorated pencil.
- Diana sends a note explaining her silence and a handmade bookmark; Anne replies with renewed affection.
- Anne competes fiercely with Gilbert in lessons and examinations, while he treats their rivalry with good humor.
- Both reach the fifth class, but Anne struggles with geometry and admits that life offers relief from sadness.
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What to notice
Anne still misses Diana, but her attention now reaches beyond that loss. The line marks her renewed engagement with everyday life.
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Why does Anne first decide to return to school?
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