Originally published in 1908, L.M. Montgomery tells the story of Anne Shirley, an orphan who arrives to Green Gables, as a surprise to Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert, brother and sister, who expected a boy to help with their home. This novel focuses on Anne’s growth in Green Gables. Upon arrival, Anne navigates her way through Green Gables with her imaginative mind, unafraid to take any risks or challenges she faces. Anne adapts to Green Gables once Cuthberts adopt her and raise her from the time she is eleven until she is fourteen. I will use Anne of Green Gables as the first of primary sources to argue that as an orphan, Anne challenges both authority and community as a way to conform. Thus, I will argue how Anne challenges authority to find acceptance by the community of Green Gables.
Elaine Ostry is an assistant professor of English at Suny-Plattsburgh where she teaches children’s literature, young adult literature and nineteenth century literature. Ostry analyzes Harry Potter as a fairytale genre to establish the tensions between adults and children. Elaine Ostry illustrates the differences and tensions between wizards and Muggles. Harry has trouble accepting …show more content…
Montgomery’s journals which is published by the Oxford University Press. In her essay, “Anne of Green Gables: The Architect of Adolescence” Rubio expands on Anne’s growth in Green Gables. She argues that Anne is merely a childish character whose behaviour is triggered by her feelings and impulses, which she easily lashes out of context. Mary Rubio argues that Anne goes through three stages of maturity, which includes her acceptance with authority, community and her own needs. Using this essay, I will argue how Anne only conforms to authority and community when she finds acceptance. Yet, I will analyze how Anne is able to conform when she applies her behaviour and help others to prove she is capable of making a
Elaine Ostry is an assistant professor of English at Suny-Plattsburgh where she teaches children’s literature, young adult literature and nineteenth century literature. Ostry analyzes Harry Potter as a fairytale genre to establish the tensions between adults and children. Elaine Ostry illustrates the differences and tensions between wizards and Muggles. Harry has trouble accepting …show more content…
Montgomery’s journals which is published by the Oxford University Press. In her essay, “Anne of Green Gables: The Architect of Adolescence” Rubio expands on Anne’s growth in Green Gables. She argues that Anne is merely a childish character whose behaviour is triggered by her feelings and impulses, which she easily lashes out of context. Mary Rubio argues that Anne goes through three stages of maturity, which includes her acceptance with authority, community and her own needs. Using this essay, I will argue how Anne only conforms to authority and community when she finds acceptance. Yet, I will analyze how Anne is able to conform when she applies her behaviour and help others to prove she is capable of making a