Anne of Green Gables, Chapter 22 summary
Chapter 22 of 38 · 7 min to read the chapter
In Chapter 22, Anne Shirley receives Mrs. Allan’s invitation, worries about weather and manners, and returns delighted after tea, singing, and a personal conversation. Mrs. Allan encourages her to join the Sunday-school choir, while news that Miss Muriel Stacy is the new teacher makes Anne impatient for school to begin.
What happens
- Anne brings home an invitation from Mrs. Allan and treasures being addressed formally.
- Matthew’s forecast makes Anne fear rain, but a fine morning restores her happiness.
- Marilla advises Anne to consider her hostess rather than worry about herself.
- Anne returns delighted and describes tea with Mrs. Allan and Laurette Bradley.
- Mrs. Allan praises Anne’s singing, invites her into the choir, and admits her own difficulty with geometry.
- Anne reports that Miss Muriel Stacy is the new teacher and eagerly anticipates meeting her.

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What to notice
Marilla shifts Anne’s attention away from anxious self-examination. Anne accepts the advice and agrees to concentrate on someone else.
Quick check
What does Mrs. Allan encourage Anne to do?

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