Anne of Green Gables, Chapter 19 summary
Chapter 19 of 38 · 17 min to read the chapter
In Chapter 19, Anne attends a concert with Diana after Matthew persuades Marilla, but their bedtime race lands them on Miss Josephine Barry in the spare bed. Anne takes responsibility when Miss Barry threatens to leave and cancel Diana’s music lessons, and her honest appeal turns the angry visitor into a close friend.
What happens
- Diana signals an invitation, and Matthew’s steady support persuades Marilla to let Anne attend the concert and stay overnight.
- Anne enjoys the sleigh ride and performances but deliberately ignores Gilbert’s recitation.
- Anne and Diana race into the spare bed without knowing Miss Josephine Barry is sleeping there.
- Mrs. Lynde tells Anne that Miss Barry threatens to leave and withdraw her offer of music lessons for Diana.
- Anne confesses and asks Miss Barry to imagine the girls’ disappointment and fright.
- Miss Barry laughs, stays beyond her planned month, and becomes Anne’s close friend.
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What to notice
Miss Barry recognizes the girls’ perspective instead of considering only her own distress. This marks the change from anger to understanding.
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