The Road from Teaching to College

Anne of Avonlea

Anne's two years as a teacher clarify her values, while a changed household finally permits her to pursue the education she once feared giving up.

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A Job with Consequences A Job with Consequences from "Anne of Avonlea". A Job with Consequences A New Responsibility Anne begins teaching pupils who may remember her as a classmate.

A Job with Consequences from "Anne of Avonlea". A Job with Consequences A New Responsibility Anne begins teaching pupils who may remember her as a classmate.

A Job with Consequences A New Responsibility Anne begins teaching pupils who may remember her as a classmate. The role places her ideals in direct contact with discipline, learning, and the daily needs of children. A Place in Avonlea Her work ties her to the community through families, students, and public projects. Teaching becomes a formative part of her life rather than a temporary duty alone.

A Year of Mistakes A Year of Mistakes from "Anne of Avonlea". A Year of Mistakes Ideals Under Strain Anne loses her temper, misjudges the firecracker parcel, and strikes Anthony Pye.

A Year of Mistakes from "Anne of Avonlea". A Year of Mistakes Ideals Under Strain Anne loses her temper, misjudges the firecracker parcel, and strikes Anthony Pye.

A Year of Mistakes Ideals Under Strain Anne loses her temper, misjudges the firecracker parcel, and strikes Anthony Pye. She must face the distance between her principles and her behavior. Growth Through Reflection Anne feels shame but learns from the event rather than defining herself by it. The experience makes her more humane and less certain that a theory can settle every situation.

A Year of Belonging A Year of Belonging from "Anne of Avonlea". A Year of Belonging Relationships Deepen Anne becomes important to Paul Irving and her other pupils, while she continues helping Marilla with Davy and Dora.

A Year of Belonging from "Anne of Avonlea". A Year of Belonging Relationships Deepen Anne becomes important to Paul Irving and her other pupils, while she continues helping Marilla with Davy and Dora.

A Year of Belonging Relationships Deepen Anne becomes important to Paul Irving and her other pupils, while she continues helping Marilla with Davy and Dora. Her life is full of attachments that make her work meaningful. Community Takes Shape The Improvement Society's projects gain public support. Anne sees how individual effort and shared responsibility can make Avonlea a more beautiful place.

The Conditions for Departure The Conditions for Departure from "Anne of Avonlea". The Conditions for Departure A New Household Plan Marilla invites Rachel Lynde to live at Green Gables.

The Conditions for Departure from "Anne of Avonlea". The Conditions for Departure A New Household Plan Marilla invites Rachel Lynde to live at Green Gables.

The Conditions for Departure A New Household Plan Marilla invites Rachel Lynde to live at Green Gables. Their arrangement will provide companionship and help with the twins while keeping Rachel in Avonlea. Opportunity Becomes Possible Marilla tells Anne that she can now go to Redmond College without abandoning the household. The offer resolves the practical obstacle that had kept Anne from choosing college.

Resignation and Departure Resignation and Departure from "Anne of Avonlea". Resignation and Departure Farewell to Pupils Anne resigns and receives a deeply emotional farewell from her class.

Resignation and Departure from "Anne of Avonlea". Resignation and Departure Farewell to Pupils Anne resigns and receives a deeply emotional farewell from her class.

Resignation and Departure Farewell to Pupils Anne resigns and receives a deeply emotional farewell from her class. She recognizes that she has roots in Avonlea and that leaving will hurt. A Future Chosen Anne nevertheless prepares for Redmond College, holding gratitude for her local life alongside ambition. The choice marks a transition rather than a rejection of home.

September, Anne's first day at Avonlea school

the first winter of teaching

the second school year

after Thomas Lynde's funeral

the end of the final school year