Anne's rivalry with Gilbert Blythe evolves into friendship from "summary" of Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud Montgomery,Higher Read

At first, Anne Shirley and Gilbert Blythe were not on the best of terms. Their rivalry began when Gilbert teased Anne on her first day at school, calling her "carrots" due to her red hair. This caused Anne to fiercely reject Gilbert's attempts at friendship, holding onto her grudge for quite some time. Despite Anne's initial hostility towards Gilbert, he continued to try and befriend her. He would often make kind gestures towards her, such as offering her a ride or helping her with schoolwork. However, Anne was too stubborn to see past their initial encounter and continued to rebuff Gilbert's attempts at reconciliation. As time went on, Anne began to soften towards Gilbert. She started to appreciate his intelligence and kindness, and slowly began to let go of her anger towards him. Gilbert, in turn, showed Anne patience and understanding, never giving up on their potential friendship despite her initial rejection. Eventually, Anne and Gilbert's relationship began to shift. They started to develop a mutual respect for each other, recognizing each other's strengths and qualities. Anne realized that Gilbert was not the same boy who had teased her years ago, and Gilbert saw Anne for the intelligent and passionate girl that she was. Through their shared experiences and growing understanding of each other, Anne and Gilbert's rivalry transformed into a genuine friendship. They were able to put their past differences aside and embrace the connection that had been building between them all along. Anne and Gilbert's evolving relationship serves as a reminder that sometimes, the people we least expect can become our closest friends.

Anne of Green Gables

Lucy Maud Montgomery

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