Anne of the Island, Chapter 39 summary
Chapter 39 of 41 · 10 min to read the chapter
In Chapter 39, Anne returns to Green Gables feeling disappointed, learns that Roy has loved before, and watches friends celebrate marriage and motherhood. Jane’s wealthy marriage, Phil’s joyful wedding, and Diana’s new baby deepen her loneliness, while familiar places seem changed and she hopes work can ease her sense of emptiness.
What happens
- Dorothy assures Anne that their friendship survives her refusal of Roy and reveals his two previous romantic disappointments.
- At Green Gables, Anne mourns the fallen Snow Queen and hears news of Jane’s engagement and Gilbert’s exhausted appearance.
- Mrs. Harmon boasts about Jane’s wealthy future and unsettles Anne with a rumor about Gilbert and Miss Stuart.
- Jane marries Mr. Inglis, and Anne serves as bridesmaid when Phil marries the Rev. Jo the following week.
- Diana celebrates her baby son, and Mrs. Allan shares a cherished memory of her mother’s kindness.
- Walking home through familiar places, Anne feels excluded from present happiness but finds some comfort in imagining herself without romance.
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