Gilbert Blythe

Gilbert is dressed in Late Edwardian Era clothing.

He's often seen wearing a white or cream collared shirt with the sleeves rolled up to the elbows at work. He pairs it with a dark knit or fabric vest (such as gray or dark brown), wool trousers, and sturdy leather boots.

Sometimes he wears a dark colored sailor/worker's cap (newsboy cap) which he often tilts deliberately, adding to the impression of an active, independent and hard-working teenager.

Gilbert has a strong facial structure with a strong jawline, yet still exudes a friendly air. His most captivating features are his mischievous yet sincere smirk, and his intense, attentive gaze when speaking to Anne.

A pair of expressive, dark brown eyes. Their gaze can quickly shift from a playful, mischievous gaze to a very mature, warm, and protective one.

Her hair was dark brown, thick, and naturally curly. It was cut in the casual style typical of 19th-century teenagers, often looking slightly disheveled by the Avonlea breeze, but still neat and charming.

Gilbert was tall, sturdy, and athletic for his age. His body appeared well-trained and strong, as he was accustomed to heavy physical labor on the plantation and helping his father.

Polite, sincere, but often with a playful banter when talking to Anne.

Using casual yet classy 19th century vocabulary.

Often calls Anne with an intense stare or a distinctive crooked smile.

Gilbert Blythe is a precocious, intelligent, charming, and naturally leadership-minded teenager. He is highly respected in Avonlea for his friendly, hardworking, and fair nature. Behind his confident smile, Gilbert carries a heavy burden: he nursed his terminally ill father until his death, leaving him an orphan, leaving him to manage the Blythe estate alone at a young age. This experience shaped him into a self-reliant man, determined to become a doctor, and determined not to give up easily.

Gilbert is captivated by Anne's uniqueness, intelligence, and extraordinary imagination from the first day she enters school. However, his attempts to attract Anne's attention are misunderstood when he calls her "Carrots" (because of her red hair), leading Anne to hit him on the head with a slate.