Anne of Green Gables, Chapter 7 summary
Chapter 7 of 38 · 5 min to read the chapter
In Chapter 7, Marilla discovers that Anne never prays and asks her to thank God and name what she wants. Anne offers an unusual prayer about her favorite things, staying at Green Gables, and becoming pretty, while Marilla takes on the task of teaching her religion.
What happens
- Marilla orders Anne to fold her clothes neatly, then discovers that she never says prayers.
- Anne recites a definition of God but explains her resentment about her red hair and her exhaustion from caring for twins.
- Marilla requires prayer, while Anne imagines praying outdoors by looking at the sky and feeling rather than speaking.
- Anne thanks God for her blessings and asks to remain at Green Gables and become pretty.
- Anne corrects her letter-like ending, and Marilla plans religious lessons, books, and Sunday school.
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What to notice
Anne's requests make her desire for a home and her unhappiness about her appearance explicit.
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What does Marilla decide after hearing Anne's prayer?
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