Anne of the Island, Chapter 41 summary
Chapter 41 of 41 · 8 min to read the chapter
In Chapter 41, Anne fears Gilbert offers only friendship, but their visit to Hester Gray’s garden brings a renewed proposal that she accepts without words. They explain their mistaken beliefs about other attachments and agree to wait while Gilbert completes his medical training, choosing love over wealth.
What happens
- Anne postpones Gilbert’s invitation to walk because she must prepare for Alice Penhallow’s wedding, while privately fearing he loves Christine.
- The next afternoon, Anne wears a green dress Gilbert likes, and they walk to Hester Gray’s garden.
- Gilbert describes his dream of a home with Anne and renews his proposal; her loving look answers him.
- Gilbert explains Christine’s engagement to someone else and reveals that Phil’s letter encourages him to try again.
- Anne admits that his dangerous illness reveals her love, and they accept a three-year wait before walking home together.
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What to notice
Gilbert removes Anne’s fear that Christine has replaced her. His declaration establishes that his love persists through rejection and mistaken reports about Roy.
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What encourages Gilbert to approach Anne again?
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