In episode 9 of Anne Shirley , released on May 31, the protagonist attempts to obtain her teaching license and win a scholarship to Redmond University. Anne also faces the loneliness of living in a place with few familiar faces and tries, in vain, to contain her longing for Avonlea.
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At the beginning of the episode, Anne writes a letter to Diana, recounting her time at Queen's Academy. Despite her unhappiness at being away from home, the protagonist tries to maintain her enthusiasm for the scholarship and dedicates herself completely to making Matthew and Marilla proud. As exams approach, Anne says she understands that effort is crucial. She also affirms that she will accept the results without getting upset, knowing she did her best to achieve good grades.
Anne isn't the only one saddened by her departure from Avonlea; it's clear that Matthew and Marilla also miss her deeply. Anne Shirley is a work that highlights human feelings, and it's enjoyable to follow a narrative that, despite its fantasy, is so relatable to our everyday lives. Thus, through Anne's journey, we, the viewer, can learn a lot about life and even how to cope with it.
Anne's achievements are a reflection of her hard work and persistence.
At one point in the episode, Anne says it's wonderful to have ambitions to achieve your goals. This feeling motivates her to study as hard as possible for the Queen's Academy final exams. Anne's achievements are a reflection of her hard work and unwavering persistence. Despite adversity, she views life positively and believes her dreams are possible, which is one of her most admirable qualities.
After trying her best, Anne earns a scholarship to Redmond University and graduates from Queen's Academy. Anne's graduation scene is one of the most moving in the anime; Matthew and Marilla's pride is indescribable. Soon after, the protagonist returns to Avonlea and reunites with her loved ones. However, upon returning home, Anne discovers that Matthew's health is failing and that, despite medical advice, he hasn't taken time off work.
Furthermore, Marilla is worried about the news that the Abbey Bank may fail. Anyone who followed Anne's story before the anime premiere knows that the news of the Abbey Bank's failure brings a very sad event for Marilla and Anne, and even for the show's viewers.
Anne Shirley 's animation , produced by The Answer Studio, is simple yet charming. The aesthetic is reminiscent of paintings on canvas, especially in the scenes featuring landscapes.
Anne Shirley: What to expect from the next episode? (Spoiler)
The next episode marks a very difficult time in Anne's life. After reading about the Abbey Bank's failure in the newspapers, Matthew suddenly passes away. Furthermore, after Marilla receives a heartbreaking diagnosis of her eye condition, Anne decides to stay in Avonlea as a teacher and live with Marilla. Episode 10 will be released on June 5th on the Crunchyroll streaming platform, with Portuguese subtitles available.
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