A Centennial of Green Gables
"Anne of Green Gables" was published 100 years ago this week. It's perhaps a little unmanly to admit, but long after my childhood, it's still one of my favourite stories. It has such a timeless, ageless quality filled with interesting characters. I so admire that it is a story without villainy other than the misunderstandings and mistrust of people who have not yet become friends.
Although I always had a crush on the character of Anne with her boundless imagination, academic competitiveness and growth through conflicted high/low self-esteme, I never really identified with the alpha-male role of her romantic interest Gilbert. Even as a youth, the character in whom I saw my reflection was the pathalogically shy, old, kindly Matthew who awakens in the glow of Anne's enthusiasm, living quietly in the background just wanting everything to turn out well for her.
It's interesting to pause and reflect on the twists and turns of life since the last time I looked it.
Although I always had a crush on the character of Anne with her boundless imagination, academic competitiveness and growth through conflicted high/low self-esteme, I never really identified with the alpha-male role of her romantic interest Gilbert. Even as a youth, the character in whom I saw my reflection was the pathalogically shy, old, kindly Matthew who awakens in the glow of Anne's enthusiasm, living quietly in the background just wanting everything to turn out well for her.
It's interesting to pause and reflect on the twists and turns of life since the last time I looked it.