Task: Choose one character from Chapters 28-30 and write a character role analysis (150
words) in PEEL format. Answer the following: What type of character is this? (Protagonist,
antagonist, supporting, foil, dynamic, static) How do they contribute to Anne’s story? Do they
change throughout the novel? How? Would the story be different without them? Explain.
Example: "Marilla is a dynamic character who starts off strict and practical but softens as she
grows to love Anne. Without Marilla’s guidance, Anne might never have learned discipline or
responsibility. Marilla ‘constructs’ the story by shaping Anne’s development."
Marilla Cuthbert is a dynamic character who starts off as strict and practical but gradually
softens as she grows to love Anne, showing how responsibility and love can coexist. Marilla’s
quiet pride in Anne’s success makes her changing nature evident, showing how she has
softened over time. Though she struggles to express emotions, her love for Anne is undeniable,
as seen when “Marilla looked at her with a tenderness that would never have been
suffered to reveal itself in any clearer light.” Without Marilla’s influence, Anne might have
remained impulsive, lacking the discipline needed for success. Marilla provides Anne with
guidance and structure, shaping her into a more responsible and mature person. Marilla’s
changing relationship with Anne highlights how love is not always openly expressed but can
still be deeply felt. Her presence in the novel reinforces themes of growth, love, and the
impact of quiet devotion.