Anne of Green Gables, Chapter 14 summary
Chapter 14 of 38 · 13 min to read the chapter
In Chapter 14, Marilla blames Anne Shirley for a missing brooch and demands a confession, so Anne invents one to escape confinement and attend the picnic. When Marilla finds the brooch caught in her shawl, she admits her mistake, asks forgiveness, and lets Anne join the outing.
What happens
- Anne admits trying on Marilla’s brooch but insists she returns it, while Marilla confines her until she confesses.
- With the picnic approaching, Anne invents a story about dropping the brooch into the lake.
- Marilla treats the confession as proof and bars Anne from the picnic, leaving her distraught.
- Marilla discovers the brooch caught in her lace shawl and asks Anne to explain her confession.
- Anne explains her plan, and Marilla accepts responsibility for doubting her and allows her to attend.
- Anne returns delighted by boating and ice cream, while Marilla tells Matthew she recognizes her mistake.
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Marilla abandons her certainty that Anne is guilty. Her admission makes their reconciliation and Anne’s attendance at the picnic possible.
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Where does Marilla find the missing brooch?
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