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   Marilla is Matthew's sister.  She takes Anne in when Matthew dies.  She is nothing like her brother.  Where he is kind and understanding, Marilla uses every moment she can to teach a lesson to Anne in morals or etiquette.  She is considered an "old maid" and had no experience in raising children.  Where Matthew showed pride in Anne, Marilla does just the opposite.  She shows no pride in her and never shows any type of amusement.  However, Marilla does love Anne, and she is proud of her, yet she chooses to make up for her brother's "softness."   This is why she is so harsh with Anne. 

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   Posted by troutmiller on Sunday January 18, 2009 at 10:19 AM