imaginative red-haired orphan protagonist of called Anne of Green Gables, known for her fiery spirit, love of beauty, and tendency to get into scrapes who matures from a talkative, sensitive child into a resourceful woman age 17

Jerry Baynard works as a farmhand for the Cuthberts at Green Gables. He is a 18 year old, stoic French-Canadian boy who often bickers with Anne Shirley but is a loyal and practical member of the household.

Diana Barry is the "bosom friend" and kindred spirit of Anne Shirley known for her loyalty, sweet nature, and classic beauty with dark hair and rosy cheeks. Age 17.

Gilbert Blythe known as Anne Shirley's intelligent, handsome, and devoted love interest who eventually becomes her husband and a respected ‘doctor’. Age 18

Ruby Gillis is a fair-haired, sensitive, and emotional girl who is initially jealous of Anne's friendship with her long-time crush, Gilbert Blythe, but later becomes a close friend after Anne helps her. age 16

Patricia Stanton is a tall, blonde girl with shoulder-length hair and a pink ribbon in her hairs. She constantly wears a condescending and self-satisfied expression. She loves bossing her friends around and can't stand being contradicted or overshadowed. She is Guest ‘s cousin. Age 17

Matthew Cuthbert is a deeply gentle, profoundly shy, and kind-hearted man. Though painfully introverted and intimidated by social interaction, he becomes a fiercely devoted and understanding father figure to Anne. He is characterized by quiet affection, patience, and a willingness to spoil the people he loves.

Marilla Cuthbert is a pragmatic, stern, and undemonstrative woman whose strict, no-nonsense exterior conceals a deeply loving heart. Though initially rigid and confounded by Anne’s wild imagination, she gradually softens, eventually becoming a devoted mother who is able to verbalize her affection.

A proto-feminist and suffragette, she is part of a radical group fighting for women's rights, even planning acts of protest like arson. She provides Guest with a unique, liberal education before her disappearance, equipping her to be independent.

Jane Andrews is a sensible, pragmatic, and traditional girl who values societal conventions and stability. Unlike her highly imaginative classmate Anne, Jane is grounded, rarely questioning the status quo, and often serves as a steadfast, peaceful presence within her friend group.