# Anne of Green Gables — Character guide

> Key figures in Anne of Green Gables by L. M. Montgomery.

- [Anne Shirley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/anne_of_green_gables_se/characters/anne_shirley.md): An imaginative, talkative orphan who comes to live at Green Gables and transforms the lives of those around her.
- [Marilla Cuthbert](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/anne_of_green_gables_se/characters/marilla_cuthbert.md): The stern but loving matriarch of Green Gables who raises Anne with a hidden warmth.
- [Matthew Cuthbert](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/anne_of_green_gables_se/characters/matthew_cuthbert.md): The shy, kind-hearted brother of Marilla who secretly adores Anne from the start.
- [Diana Barry](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/anne_of_green_gables_se/characters/diana_barry.md): Anne's bosom friend and kindred spirit, the girl next door with raven locks.
- [Gilbert Blythe](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/anne_of_green_gables_se/characters/gilbert_blythe.md): Anne's witty rival and eventual friend, a bright and charming boy from Avonlea.
- [Mrs. Rachel Lynde](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/anne_of_green_gables_se/characters/rachel_lynde.md): The town's chief gossip and neighbor, who initially disapproves of Anne but later becomes a friend.
- [Miss Muriel Stacy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/anne_of_green_gables_se/characters/miss_muriel_stacy.md): The progressive new teacher who inspires Anne and her classmates to aim for Queen's.
- [Mr. Phillips](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/anne_of_green_gables_se/characters/mr_phillips.md): The ineffectual schoolmaster before Miss Stacy, who favors some students over others.
- [Jane Andrews](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/anne_of_green_gables_se/characters/jane_andrews.md): A practical, plodding schoolmate of Anne's who joins the Queen's class.
- [Ruby Gillis](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/anne_of_green_gables_se/characters/ruby_gillis.md): A pretty, romantic schoolgirl and friend of Anne, fond of beaux and gossip.
- [Josie Pye](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/anne_of_green_gables_se/characters/josie_pye.md): A spiteful, jealous classmate who often taunts Anne and Diana.
- [Miss Josephine Barry](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/anne_of_green_gables_se/characters/miss_josephine_barry.md): Diana's wealthy, stern great-aunt who softens after meeting Anne.
- [Mrs. Allan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/anne_of_green_gables_se/characters/mrs_allan.md): The new minister's wife, kind and beloved by Anne as a role model.
- [Mr. Allan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/anne_of_green_gables_se/characters/mr_allan.md): The gentle new minister of Avonlea, respected by the community.
- [Mrs. Alexander Spencer](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/anne_of_green_gables_se/characters/mrs_spencer.md): The woman who brings Anne to Green Gables from the orphanage.
- [Moody Spurgeon MacPherson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/anne_of_green_gables_se/characters/moody_spurgeon_macpherson.md): A schoolboy with a memorable name, part of Anne's class.
- [Charlie Sloane](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/anne_of_green_gables_se/characters/charlie_sloane.md): A boy who admires Anne and is part of the Avonlea school.
- [Prissy Andrews](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/anne_of_green_gables_se/characters/prissy_andrews.md): A older student who studies with Mr. Phillips and later marries.
- [Tillie Boulter](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/anne_of_green_gables_se/characters/tillie_boulter.md): A schoolgirl friend of Anne, part of the story club.
- [Mr. Barry](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/anne_of_green_gables_se/characters/mr_barry.md): Diana's father, a farmer living next to Green Gables.
- [Mrs. Barry](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/anne_of_green_gables_se/characters/mrs_barry.md): Diana's mother, initially strict but grateful to Anne for saving Minnie May.
- [Mr. Harmon Andrews](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/anne_of_green_gables_se/characters/mr_harmon_andrews.md): A local farmer and father of Jane and Billy Andrews.
- [Billy Andrews](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/anne_of_green_gables_se/characters/billy_andrews.md): A dull-witted schoolboy, brother of Jane Andrews.
- [Mrs. Peter Blewett](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/anne_of_green_gables_se/characters/mrs_blewett.md): A harsh woman who initially wanted to take Anne as a servant.
- [Mr. Superintendent Bell](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/anne_of_green_gables_se/characters/mr_superintendent_bell.md): The stern Sunday school superintendent at Avonlea church.
- [Minnie May](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/anne_of_green_gables_se/characters/minnie_may.md): Diana's younger sister, saved from croup by Anne's quick thinking.
- [Mrs. Thomas](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/anne_of_green_gables_se/characters/mrs_thomas.md): The woman who took Anne in after her parents died, before Green Gables.
- [Mrs. Hammond](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/anne_of_green_gables_se/characters/mrs_hammond.md): A woman Anne lived with briefly before coming to Green Gables.
- [Gertie Pye](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/anne_of_green_gables_se/characters/gertie_pye.md): Josie Pye's younger sister, also a schoolgirl.
- [Emma White](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/anne_of_green_gables_se/characters/emma_white.md): A girl from White Sands who attends the hotel concert.
- [Samuel Lawson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/anne_of_green_gables_se/characters/samuel_lawson.md): A local man who helps with haymaking at Green Gables.
- [Bessie Wright](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/anne_of_green_gables_se/characters/bessie_wright.md): A girl from the settlement over the hill.
- [Mr. Smith](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/anne_of_green_gables_se/characters/mr_smith.md): The owner of the store where Anne buys hair dye.
- [Frank Stockley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/anne_of_green_gables_se/characters/frank_stockley.md): A young man who flirts with Ruby Gillis.
- [Geraldine Seymour](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/anne_of_green_gables_se/characters/geraldine_seymour.md): A romantic figure in Anne's imagination, based on a poem.
- [Lauretta Bradley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/anne_of_green_gables_se/characters/lauretta_bradley.md): A girl from White Sands who attends the concert.
- [William J. Blair](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/anne_of_green_gables_se/characters/william_j_blair.md): A boy from Avonlea who gives a recitation.
- [Jerry Buote](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/anne_of_green_gables_se/characters/jerry_buote.md): A French-Canadian boy who works for the Cuthberts.
- [The Stationmaster](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/anne_of_green_gables_se/characters/the_stationmaster.md): The man at Bright River station who meets Matthew.
- [The Doctor](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/anne_of_green_gables_se/characters/the_doctor.md): The local physician who attends to Marilla's eyes.
- [The Master](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/anne_of_green_gables_se/characters/the_master.md): The schoolmaster before Mr. Phillips, mentioned in passing.

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