Anne of Green Gables

Anne arrives at Green Gables as an orphan and is taken in by farmer Matthew Cuthbert and his sister Marilla. They had asked for a boy to help on the farm, but Anne's spirited charm wins them over. She quickly endears herself to the local villagers and to most of the children she meets.

Anne meets Diana Barry at school and befriends her, while she also meets Gilbert Blythe, who calls her 'carrots' and triggers her anger. In a fit of retaliation, she smashes her slate over Gilbert’s head. This marks the beginning of their complicated dynamic.

Diana bets that Anne can flirt with Gilbert and make him fall in love with her; Gilbert overhears and reveals that he already loves her. The playful wager hints at a romance to come.

To provoke jealousy, Anne lies that she has a boyfriend; the ruse backfires and she ends up embarrassed in front of her peers.

During a river-side episode, Anne's boat sinks while she is playing the Lady of Shalott; Gilbert rescues her from the water. Grateful and surprised, she offers him a kiss as a reward, and he confirms that he wants her to be his girl.

Anne and Gilbert begin a three-year secret courtship, keeping their relationship hidden from Marilla and most others. Their bond grows in private while the town remains unaware.

Mrs. Barry spies on the couple and relays what she saw to Marilla, who then forbids Anne from talking to Gilbert because his mother broke Matthew's heart. The ban strains their budding romance.

The enforced distance devastates both Anne and Gilbert; even Matthew is upset with Marilla for the heartbreak the ban causes. The family tension intensifies as the romance is put on hold.

Anne leaves Green Gables to attend college, pursuing her education and independence. This marks a new chapter in her life as she seeks opportunities beyond the small town.

Diana visits Anne and informs her that Matthew is ill, prompting a return home. Anne rushes back to Green Gables to support her family and face the looming medical issue.

To pay for the best doctor in Halifax and save Matthew, Green Gables is put up for sale. The family faces a desperate financial choice as Matthew’s health hangs in the balance.

Anne discovers Gilbert has been studying with the doctor; he begs the doctor to save Matthew for free. The doctor agrees to treat Matthew without charge, offering a lifeline to the family.

Marilla forgives the Blythes and allows Anne and Gilbert to see each other again. The restored trust enables the couple to resume their relationship and the future looks brighter.