Anne of the Island, Chapter 26 summary
Chapter 26 of 41 · 5 min to read the chapter
In Chapter 26, Anne prepares for a college reception with Roy Gardner, but news that Gilbert Blythe spends time with Christine Stuart unsettles her. At the reception, Anne pays more attention to Gilbert’s handsome companion than to Roy, and she comforts herself by finding faults in Christine’s appearance.
What happens
- Anne dresses in silk embroidered by Phil and decides against wearing Roy’s orchids in her hair.
- Phil worries about Jonas’s silence, and Anne explains that his poverty makes him afraid to propose.
- Phil mentions Gilbert’s frequent companionship with Christine Stuart, and Anne suddenly loses her pleasure in the evening.
- Anne leaves with Roy but feels uneasy about everyone’s assumption that their courtship means marriage.
- At the reception, Anne watches Christine with Gilbert, envies her looks, and finds comfort in judging her figure and nose.
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What to notice
Anne appears cheerful with her escort, but her attention rests on Gilbert and Christine. The contrast exposes the gap between her outward behavior and her feelings.
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Why does Anne say Jonas hesitates to propose to Phil?
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