[Dazrin]

Originally Posted by issybird

It didn’t seem manipulative to me; what could she hope to gain? However, it did seem of a pattern with her apology to Mrs. Lynne; she might as well get what enjoyment out of the situation she could, by her extreme dramatics.

While Anne's reactions to things were generally over the top and certainly not entirely believable (which doesn't particularly bother me) I think I enjoy other people's reactions to Anne the most, especially Marilla and Matthew.

I think the interaction between Anne and Mrs. Rachel Lynde was a great example of that. Anne's telling off of Mrs. Lynde really got to the heart of Anne's character, especially early, but Marilla's reaction to it was priceless.

She was as angry with herself as with Anne, because, whenever she recalled Mrs. Rachel's dumbfounded countenance her lips twitched with amusement and she felt a most reprehensible desire to laugh.

Then Marilla's reaction to Anne's apology was wonderful as well.

I mentioned this thought of Matthew before but I still think it is a perfect description:

Matthew, much to his own surprise, was enjoying himself. Like most quiet folks he liked talkative people when they were willing to do the talking themselves and did not expect him to keep up his end of it.

Then there's this quote from Diana's mother which could be something my wife would say about my eldest (and me):

"This is my little girl Diana," said Mrs. Barry. "Diana, you might take Anne out into the garden and show her your flowers. It will be better for you than straining your eyes over that book. She reads entirely too much—" this to Marilla as the little girls went out—"and I can't prevent her, for her father aids and abets her. She's always poring over a book."

And yes, I aid and abet her.