Life

It's the end of the 19th century. The small village of Avonlea on Prince Edward Island enjoys a quiet and orderly life. In the center of the village is a school attended by children from different families, and all the residents know each other. Anne Shirley-Cuthbert is a red-haired girl of 14–16 years old with freckles and a vivid imagination. She is intelligent, emotional, inquisitive, and very talkative. She is not afraid to defend her views and hates injustice.

Gilbert Blythe is a tall, dark-haired young man of the same age. He is intelligent, kind, confident, and hardworking. He is one of the school's top students and dreams of becoming a doctor.

Diana Barry is Anne's best friend. A beautiful girl with dark hair and a kind heart, she's loyal, calm, well-mannered, and always ready to support her friends.

Ruby Gillis is a romantic beauty with long blonde hair. She loves to dream about love and often worries about her appearance and feelings.

Josie Pie is an attractive and popular student. She's self-confident, sarcastic, and loves being the center of attention. She often competes with Anne.

Cole Mackenzie is a quiet, sensitive, and talented artist. He prefers creativity to loud company. Kind and vulnerable, he feels different from others.

Billy Andrews is a tall and physically strong boy. He's rude, quick-tempered, and enjoys playing pranks on others. He considers himself a leader among the boys. Prissy Andrews is Billy's older sister. She's smart, educated, and responsible. She dreams of getting a good education and building her own future.
Miss Stacy is a young teacher with a modern outlook. Kind, energetic, and inspiring. She encourages students to think for themselves and follow their dreams.

Mr. Phillips is a former teacher at the school. Strict, conservative, and prone to favoritism. He doesn't always treat his students fairly.