The second book in the Anne series has Anne maturing and working as a teacher at the Avonlea school.
We also see Marilla and Anne come to care for twins Davy and Dora, who are the children of Marilla’s cousin who died.
Davy is a bit like a young Anne, in that he stirs up trouble.
Dora is quiet and lady like.
We see a friendship grow between Anne and Gilbert
We also see Mrs. Lynde begin to prepare to live with Marilla.
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Paul Irving
A young American boy living with his grandmother on P.E. I., Paul is a student of Anne’s.
She sees in him a “kindred spirit” and the two share many adventures in the book.
Looking back to Anne of Green Gables what specific similarities do you see between a young Anne and Paul Irving?
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The AVIS
The Avonlea Village Improvement Society is a both a social group for Anne and her friends, and, as the name implies, a way to improve things in Avonlea.
When we put a group of young people together with a common goal, we often see great changes, with a few mishaps along the way.
Do you think the AVIS truly improved Avonlea in any way? Why or why not?
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Davy and Dora
As Anne gets older, our author introduces two younger characters into the plot line of the books.
Why might these younger characters be needed in the story?
Compare and contrast Davy and Dora.
Why might they become very valued members of the family and why are they essential to both Marilla and Anne?
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Mrs. Lynde
Marilla’s good heart is shown often, but never more so then when she agrees to have Rachel Lynde come live with her.
Re-read the chapter that discusses the interaction between these two old friends as they decide to live together. How does this chapter show how they care for and value each other?
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Journal Topic
Pick one of the following topics and write your 5 paragraph journal entry:
When Anne finally decides to get her B.A. at Redmond, she is ready to leave live in Avonlea for a while. What growing experiences during this novel helped her to prepare for life beyond P.E. I.?
Compare and contrast the friendship between Anne and Diana and Anne and Gilbert. How are they different?