# Anne's Apology explained — Anne of Green Gables

> Chapter companion for Anne of Green Gables by L. M. Montgomery.

## What happens

After her outburst at Mrs. Lynde, Anne remains stubbornly confined to her room, refusing to apologize. Matthew secretly visits her and persuades her to make amends. Anne eventually apologizes to Mrs. Lynde, who accepts and offers her a kind word about her hair. The chapter ends with Anne feeling a sense of belonging and happiness at Green Gables.

## Themes in this chapter

### Belonging and Home

Anne's realization that Green Gables feels like home for the first time underscores her growing sense of belonging.

### Morality and Redemption

Anne's apology to Mrs. Lynde and her subsequent forgiveness highlight themes of repentance and moral growth.

### Imagination and Creativity

Anne uses her imagination to cope with confinement, envisioning herself as the wind and finding solace in nature.

## Character check-ins

### Anne Shirley

Anne is initially defiant but eventually agrees to apologize to Mrs. Lynde, showing her capacity for growth and her desire to please Matthew.

### Marilla Cuthbert

Marilla is firm in her decision to keep Anne confined until she apologizes, but she feels a growing maternal warmth toward Anne.

### Matthew Cuthbert

Matthew secretly visits Anne in her room and gently persuades her to apologize, showing his quiet support and affection.

### Mrs. Rachel Lynde

Mrs. Lynde accepts Anne's apology and offers her a compliment about her hair, revealing a softer side beneath her gossipy exterior.

## Key lines

> It's lovely to be going home and know it's home. I love Green Gables already, and I never loved any place before. No place ever seemed like home.

Anne expresses her joy at finally having a place that feels like home, a feeling she has never experienced before.

_This moment marks Anne's emotional attachment to Green Gables and her sense of belonging._

> I apologized pretty well, didn't I? I thought since I had to do it I might as well do it thoroughly.

Anne takes pride in her apology, believing that if she must do something, she should do it completely.

_Anne's pragmatic approach to apology reflects her unique perspective and desire to do things properly._

> It gives you a lovely, comfortable feeling to apologize and be forgiven, doesn't it?

Anne reflects on the emotional relief that comes from making amends and receiving forgiveness.

_This shows Anne's growing understanding of social reconciliation and emotional healing._

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