Anne is an orphan girl who was adopted by a farmer Mr.Cuthbert and his wife Mrs.Cuthbert who initially wanted a boy but by mistake got a girl, Anne. Anne loves to go on adventures with her new friend Diana. They are very imaginative and love to play outside. At first Mrs.Cuthbert and Anne did not get along well, while Mr.Cuthbert adored Anne. But after a while Mrs.Cuthbert starts to love Anne's personality and she starts to get along with her. There is also a little romance between Anne and Gilbert. At first they both start off on the wrong foot when Gilbert calls Anne carrot head but did not intend to make fun of her. after some time they start to become really close and end up being best friends. Anne turns into a young lady and marries Gilbert. Written by : Lucy Maud Montgomery