Anne of Green Gables, Chapter 21 summary
Chapter 21 of 38 · 15 min to read the chapter
In Chapter 21, Anne Shirley welcomes the new minister and his wife, then accidentally flavors her special cake with liniment instead of vanilla during their visit to Green Gables. Mrs. Allan comforts her rather than blaming her, strengthening Anne’s affection for her and helping her enjoy the evening.
What happens
- Anne describes the tears surrounding Mr. Phillips’s departure and welcomes the arrival of Mr. and Mrs. Allan.
- Anne admires Mrs. Allan’s friendly teaching and cheerful religion, and Marilla invites the couple to tea.
- Anne prepares a layer cake, decorates the table with flowers, and persuades Matthew to join the guests.
- The cake tastes dreadful because Anne uses liniment stored in a vanilla bottle and cannot smell it through her cold.
- Mrs. Allan comforts the weeping Anne and asks to see her garden, allowing her to rejoin the gathering.
- Anne takes comfort in fresh beginnings, while Marilla tells her to give the cake to the pigs.
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What to notice
Anne turns from humiliation toward hope. Her optimism contrasts with Marilla’s expectation that she keeps finding new mistakes to make.
Quick check
Why does Anne fail to recognize the liniment before baking?
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