Reference no: EM133256324
Assignment:
Read the section from Chapter of Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Montgomery.
"Were those women-Mrs. Thomas and Mrs. Hammond-good to you?" asked Marilla, looking at Anne out of the corner of her eye.
"O-o-o-h," faltered Anne. Her sensitive little face suddenly flushed scarlet and embarrassment sat on her brow. "Oh, they meant to be-I know they meant to be just as good and kind as possible. And when people mean to be good to you, you don't mind very much when they're not quite-always. They had a good deal to worry them, you know. It's a very trying to have a drunken husband, you see; and it must be very trying to have twins three times in succession, don't you think? But I feel sure they meant to be good to me."
Marilla asked no more questions. Anne gave herself up to a silent rapture over the shore road and Marilla guided the sorrel abstractedly while she pondered deeply. Pity was suddenly stirring in her heart for the child. What a starved, unloved life she had had-a life of drudgery and poverty and neglect; for Marilla was shrewd enough to read between the lines of Anne's history and divine the truth. No wonder she had been so delighted at the prospect of a real home. It was a pity she had to be sent back. What if she, Marilla, should indulge Matthew's unaccountable whim and let her stay? He was set on it; and the child seemed a nice, teachable little thing.
What does the passage show about the character of Marilla Cuthbert?
She was compassionate and eager to let Anne stay.
She made all the decisions at home over her brother, Matthew.
She felt her brother, Matthew, was wiser than she.
She believed Anne was a liar and manipulator.