Anne of Green Gables, Chapter 3 summary
Chapter 3 of 38 · 9 min to read the chapter
In Chapter 3, Marilla Cuthbert discovers that Matthew brings home Anne Shirley instead of the boy they request, and Anne breaks down when she learns they do not want her. Marilla gives her a bed for the night but insists on returning her, while Matthew argues that they could help her.
What happens
- Marilla discovers the mistake, and Anne cries when she realizes the household expects a boy.
- Anne gives her name reluctantly, asks to be called Cordelia, and then requests the spelling Anne.
- Anne explains that Mrs. Spencer says the Cuthberts want a girl, but Marilla insists they need farm help.
- Too distressed to eat supper, Anne goes upstairs to the bare east gable bedroom.
- Matthew suggests keeping Anne, but Marilla refuses and plans to question Mrs. Spencer the next day.
- The adults go to bed, and Anne cries herself to sleep.
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What to notice
Matthew shifts attention from the household’s need for labor to Anne’s need for care. His response directly challenges Marilla’s reason for rejecting her.
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Why does Marilla say they want a boy?
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