Anne of Green Gables, Chapter 15 summary
Chapter 15 of 38 · 22 min to read the chapter
In Chapter 15, Anne Shirley enjoys school until Gilbert Blythe mocks her hair, she strikes him with her slate, and Mr. Phillips publicly shames her. When the teacher singles her out again and makes her sit beside Gilbert, Anne refuses to return, and Marilla accepts advice to let her study at home.
What happens
- Anne enjoys walking to school with Diana, makes friends, and rises to the top of her class.
- Gilbert mocks Anne’s red hair, and she breaks her slate over his head.
- Mr. Phillips makes Anne stand before the class, and she rejects Gilbert’s apology.
- The next day, Mr. Phillips punishes only Anne among several late pupils and makes her sit beside Gilbert.
- Anne rejects Gilbert’s candy, takes her belongings home, and refuses to return; Mrs. Lynde advises Marilla against forcing her.
- Anne studies at home and continues ignoring Gilbert, then makes Marilla laugh by mourning an imagined separation from Diana.
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What to notice
Anne turns her humiliation into a firm refusal. Her decision moves her lessons home and leads Marilla to seek advice.
Quick check
What does Mrs. Lynde advise Marilla to do about Anne’s refusal to attend school?
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