A Feminist Approach to "Anne of Green Gables" by Lucy Maud Montgomery

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Introduction
• The Canadian Problem
• Anne in the Eyes of the Feminist
• Chapter I: Anne Shirley vs. Tropes
  • 1.1 “The Lovable Alpha Bitch That Dies”
  • 1.2 \"The Apron Matron That Gossips”
  • 1.3 \"The Capable Damsel in Distress”
  • 1.4 “The Proper Lady”
  • 1.5 \"The Manic Pixie Dream Girl”
• Chapter II: Tropes vs. Anne Blythe
  • 2.1 \"The Proper Lady”
  • 2.2 \"The Gossipy Hen”
  • 2.3 \"The Housewife”
  • 2.4 \"The Dying Swan”
• Chapter III: Relationships

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This thesis examines the portrayal of Anne Shirley, the protagonist of Lucy Maud Montgomery's *Anne of Green Gables* series, through a feminist lens. It seeks to challenge traditional interpretations of Anne's character and explore how her life choices, relationships, and experiences reflect the societal expectations and limitations placed upon women in late 19th and early 20th century Canada.

• Feminist interpretations of Anne Shirley's character
• The influence of societal expectations on women's lives in early 20th century Canada
• The impact of social and political context on the portrayal of female characters in literature
• Analysis of Anne Shirley's relationships and her role in society
• Examination of the limitations and opportunities faced by women in the time period

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

Chapter I explores the various character tropes commonly associated with female characters in literature and examines how they apply, or do not apply, to Anne Shirley. Chapter II further analyzes the intersection of societal expectations and Anne's life choices, focusing on how she defies or conforms to traditional feminine roles. Chapter III explores the nature of Anne's relationships with both male and female characters, highlighting the dynamics of power and influence within these interactions.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

Key terms and concepts explored in this thesis include feminist theory, character tropes, gender roles, societal expectations, Canadian history, women's rights, and literary analysis.