Anne of Green Gables, Chapter 28 summary
Chapter 28 of 38 · 12 min to read the chapter
In Chapter 28, Anne plays Elaine in a drifting boat, escapes its sinking by climbing onto a bridge pile, and accepts rescue from Gilbert Blythe. She refuses his offer of friendship despite a moment of hesitation, then tells Marilla that the accident teaches her to be less romantic, while Matthew urges her to keep some romance.
What happens
- Anne, Diana, Ruby, and Jane arrange a performance of Elaine's voyage, with Anne lying in Mr. Barry's boat.
- A stake damages the boat at departure, and Anne climbs onto a bridge pile as water pours inside.
- The other girls see the boat sink, assume Anne drowns, and run to find help.
- Gilbert rows Anne ashore, apologizes for mocking her hair, and asks for friendship, but she refuses.
- Anne reunites with Diana and Jane, then tells Marilla that her mistakes teach her practical lessons.
- Matthew privately encourages Anne to preserve some of her romantic spirit.
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What to notice
Matthew offers a gentler response than Marilla's criticism. He distinguishes dangerous excess from the imagination he wants Anne to retain.
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How does Anne escape the sinking boat?
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