Anne of the Island, Chapter 18 summary
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In Chapter 18, Anne spends a lonely, stormbound Christmas holiday at Green Gables, where Gilbert’s attention and worries about college money trouble her. A lawyer’s letter announces Miss Josephine Barry’s death and a thousand-dollar inheritance, changing Anne’s financial position while leaving her deeply moved.
What happens
- Aunt Jamesina stays at Patty’s Place with the cats while the girls go home for Christmas.
- Storms confine Anne at Green Gables, Diana’s illness separates them, and Gilbert’s visits make Anne uncomfortable.
- Davy discusses adventure stories, Bible stories, and marriage, provoking Anne with questions about Gilbert.
- Anne fears she must interrupt college and teach because she lacks enough money.
- Mr. Harrison brings encouraging letters from Anne’s friends and Aunt Jamesina.
- A lawyer’s letter reports Miss Josephine Barry’s death and her gift of a thousand dollars to Anne.
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What to notice
The inheritance changes Anne’s financial circumstances just as she fears she must leave college. It also confirms Miss Josephine Barry’s continuing kindness toward her.
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Why does Aunt Jamesina stay at Patty’s Place during Christmas?
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