Anne of Green Gables
Meet the characters
Anne Shirley
The heroine
A red-haired orphan with a huge imagination and an even bigger vocabulary.
Marilla Cuthbert
The guardian
Strict and practical, Marilla wanted a boy to help on the farm — and got Anne.
Matthew Cuthbert
The quiet brother
Shy around almost everyone, Matthew is won over by Anne from their very first ride home.
Diana Barry
The best friend
Anne's 'kindred spirit,' loyal and good-humored.
Gilbert Blythe
The rival
The cleverest boy in school — until Anne arrives. One rude joke starts a long rivalry.