Characters from Anne of Green Gables

Character Descriptions

This section provides a short description of all the major characters in the book. This can be printed out as a study guide for students, used as a "key" for leading a class discussion, or you can jump to the quiz/homework section to find worksheets that incorporate these descriptions into a variety of question formats.

Characters

Anne Shirley - This character is an imaginative, romantic, sensitive orphan who arrives to live with the Cuthberts at Green Gables.

Marilla Cuthbert - This character is a rigid, undemonstrative, moral old maid who takes Anne into her home and learns to love her.

Matthew Cuthbert - This character is the shy, reticent brother of Marilla Cuthbert who takes an immediate liking to Anne.

Diana Barry - This character is Anne's bosom buddy and kindred spirit who takes part in Anne's escapades.

Gilbert Blythe - This character calls Anne "Carrots" because of her...
(read more)