Poor Anne. To know you are skinny and ugly is one thing. But to hear it said to your face is quite another. Mrs. Lynde was mean and uncaring. Of course, she didn't think so. Orphan's must not be human and must have no feelings. I think Marilla handled things quite nicely.
I love this sentence.
Leaving this Parthian shaft to rankle in Anne's stormy bosom, Marilla descended to the kitchen, grievously troubled in mind and vexed in soul.
I have several words for this chapter. Again, I know what a few of them mean but couldn't give you a definition.
Parthian- Parthian arrow, an arrow discharged at an enemy when retreating from him, as was the custom of the ancient Parthians; hence, a parting shot. (had no idea)
vexed-tossed about(okay?)
grippe- the flu(thought is was something like that)
consternation-a sudden, alarming amazement or dread that results in utter confusion; dismay
twitted-to taunt, tease, ridicule (didn't know that, wish I could find this word again)
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