Anne of Green Gables, Chapter 31 summary
Chapter 31 of 38 · 10 min to read the chapter
In Chapter 31, Anne enjoys a restorative summer outdoors, returns eagerly to school, and prepares for the Entrance under Miss Stacy’s guidance while growing quieter and more thoughtful. Marilla grieves the passing of Anne’s childhood, while Anne’s fear of examination failure increasingly crowds out her other worries.
What happens
- A doctor advises outdoor rest, and Marilla allows Anne a summer of freedom that renews her energy for study.
- Anne questions restrictions on women ministers and finds comfort when Marilla shares her resistance to Mrs. Lynde’s nagging.
- Miss Stacy returns, and the Queen’s class begins an absorbing school year overshadowed by the Entrance.
- Anne enjoys social outings and grows taller than Marilla, who cries over her changing childhood and possible absence.
- Anne explains her quieter habits, simpler writing, and efforts to judge her own compositions.
- With two months remaining before the Entrance, Anne names her weaknesses and returns to studying despite her fear.
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What to notice
Anne explains why she speaks less. Her desire to protect private thoughts marks a change from her earlier talkativeness.
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What does Miss Stacy require when her pupils write stories?
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