Davy and Dora Find a Home

Anne of Avonlea

The Keith twins move from bereavement and uncertain guardianship toward a secure home where their contrasting characters reshape family life.

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An Uncertain Future An Uncertain Future from "Anne of Avonlea". An Uncertain Future The Children's Need Marilla Cuthbert learns that Mary Keith's brother cannot take the twins until spring.

An Uncertain Future from "Anne of Avonlea". An Uncertain Future The Children's Need Marilla Cuthbert learns that Mary Keith's brother cannot take the twins until spring.

An Uncertain Future The Children's Need Marilla Cuthbert learns that Mary Keith's brother cannot take the twins until spring. Mary is dying and cannot bear to ask her neighbors to care for them. A Duty Accepted Anne Shirley argues that the children need a stable, kind home. Marilla agrees to take them, despite her fear that Davy will be difficult and the responsibility overwhelming.

Arrival at Green Gables Arrival at Green Gables from "Anne of Avonlea". Arrival at Green Gables Two Different Children Dora arrives orderly and quiet, while Davy is restless, outspoken, and hungry for attention.

Arrival at Green Gables from "Anne of Avonlea". Arrival at Green Gables Two Different Children Dora arrives orderly and quiet, while Davy is restless, outspoken, and hungry for attention.

Arrival at Green Gables Two Different Children Dora arrives orderly and quiet, while Davy is restless, outspoken, and hungry for attention. The journey has already shown Marilla that keeping him still will not be easy. A New Family Rhythm Anne welcomes both twins, and Davy quickly responds to her warmth. Their first supper establishes the daily challenge of teaching manners without mistaking childish mischief for irredeemable badness.

Davy's Mischief and Lessons Davy's Mischief and Lessons from "Anne of Avonlea". Davy's Mischief and Lessons Disorder at Home Davy drops a caterpillar down a girl's neck in church and later persuades Dora to walk a pigpen fence.

Davy's Mischief and Lessons from "Anne of Avonlea". Davy's Mischief and Lessons Disorder at Home Davy drops a caterpillar down a girl's neck in church and later persuades Dora to walk a pigpen fence.

Davy's Mischief and Lessons Disorder at Home Davy drops a caterpillar down a girl's neck in church and later persuades Dora to walk a pigpen fence. His pranks make ordinary household routines unpredictable. Affection and Guidance Anne speaks seriously with Davy and tries to explain the feelings his actions cause. He remains impulsive, but his desire to be loved gives her a way to reach him.

The Disappearance and Confession

The Disappearance and Confession A Frightening Search Dora disappears, and Anne and Marilla fear she may have fallen into the well. Their search ends when Anne finds her locked in Harrison's toolhouse. Learning the Meaning of Truth Davy admits that he hid Dora and lied because he wanted to frighten the household. Anne's tears make him understand the hurt he caused, and he promises not to tell falsehoods again.

A Permanent Home A Permanent Home from "Anne of Avonlea". A Permanent Home The Inheritance Richard Keith dies and leaves money in trust for the twins' maintenance.

A Permanent Home from "Anne of Avonlea". A Permanent Home The Inheritance Richard Keith dies and leaves money in trust for the twins' maintenance.

A Permanent Home The Inheritance Richard Keith dies and leaves money in trust for the twins' maintenance. Marilla no longer has to fear that keeping them will exceed her means. Belonging at Last Davy and Dora are delighted to remain at Green Gables permanently. Their uncle's death is sad, but for the children the news resolves the uncertainty of another forced move.

autumn, while Mary Keith is dying

the evening of Mary Keith's funeral

the first weeks after the twins arrive

a November afternoon, after a quiet spell

the following autumn, after Richard Keith's death