What metaphors are used in Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud Montgomery?

In this story the main heroine, Anne, tries to look pretty. The appearance is very significant for her. She never paid attention to the clothes, when she lived in the children’s house. But now she cares about her appearance and her foster mother made many frocks and aprons. She looks worthy among the children of the same year. The clothing doesn’t have a big importance, but Anne wants to be a lady and looks decently.