L.M. Montgomery's Anne of Green Gables: The Good Stars
Through the influence of a spirited new teacher - Miss Stacy - Anne steps up her ability at scholarship and competes for the few spaces available at a teacher's college in Charlottetown. Her hard work and competitive nature (especially with Gilbert) pay off. When Anne leaves for Queen's College, Matthew and Marilla feel a sudden emptiness in their lives. Marilla's failing eyesight and Matthew's poor health make life more difficult on the farm and they are forced to hire a man to help out. In Charlottetown, Anne is nearly overwhelmed by loneliness and the harsh circumstances of her urban surroundings. More than this, she feels the pressure of severe competition - especially from Gilbert Blythe. Their estranged relationship is almost repaired at the school dance but Anne misinterprets the moment and their estrangement continues. Matthew and Marilla make the long journey to be present when Anne graduates and wins the coveted 'Avery Prize'. They bring Anne back to Green Gables where she reunites with Diana and discusses the difficult choice she must make: to work as a teacher or continue on to University in some far off city like Halifax or Montreal. Shortly after her return to Avonlea, Anne is devastated by the death of her kindred spirit, Matthew. That event and Marilla's failing eyesight make her decide to teach locally rather than move away. Just when all seems lost Anne discovers the dark cloud over her life has a silver lining in the person of Gilbert Blythe. His direct talk heals their relationship and rekindles their romance. Anne's good feelings about this turn of events make her believe, 'God 's in His heaven and all 's right with the world.' Fire and Dew is the third movie in the trilogy.
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