The Drive to Green Gables

During the buggy ride to Green Gables, Anne talks incessantly, revealing her imaginative nature, her difficult past in orphanages and with various families, and her deep longing for a real home. She names the beautiful avenue of apple trees the 'White Way of Delight' and Barry's pond the 'Lake of Shining Waters.' Matthew, usually silent, finds himself enjoying her company. Anne's imaginative naming of places and her emotional response to the beauty of Prince Edward Island establish her character and her deep connection to the natural world.