In episode 9 of Anne Shirley , released on May 31st, the protagonist attempts to obtain her teaching license and win a scholarship to Redmond University. Furthermore, Anne faces the loneliness of living in a place with few familiar faces and tries, in vain, to contain the longing she feels for Avonlea.
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At the beginning of the episode, Anne writes a letter to Diana, recounting her days at Queen's Academy. Despite her unhappiness at being away from home, the protagonist tries to maintain her enthusiasm by thinking about the scholarship and dedicates herself fully to making Matthew and Marilla proud. As the exams approach, Anne says she understands that effort is an important step. Furthermore, she states that she will accept the result without being upset, as she knows she did her best to get good grades.
Anne isn't the only one saddened by leaving Avonlea; it's clear that Matthew and Marilla also miss her dearly. Anne Shirley is a work that highlights human emotions, and it's enjoyable to follow a narrative that, despite being fantastical, is so close to our daily lives. In this way, through Anne's journey, we, the viewers, can learn a great deal about life and even how to cope with it.
Anne's achievements are a reflection of her effort and persistence
At one point in the episode, Anne says that it's great to have ambitions to achieve your goals. This feeling motivates her to study as much as possible for her Queen's Academy final exams. Anne's achievements are a reflection of her unwavering effort and persistence. Despite the adversities, the girl sees life in a positive way and believes that her dreams are possible, and this is one of her most admirable qualities.
After trying her best, Anne wins 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 the people she loves. However, upon returning home, Anne discovers that Matthew's health is not good and that, despite medical recommendations, he has not taken time off work.
Furthermore, Marilla is worried about the news that Abbey Bank might go bankrupt. Those who followed Anne's story before the anime premiered know that the news of Abbey Bank's bankruptcy would be a very sad event for Marilla and Anne, and even for the viewers of the series.
Anne Shirley 's animation , produced by The Answer Studio, is simple yet charming. The aesthetic is reminiscent of paintings on canvas, especially in landscape scenes.
Anne Shirley: What to expect from the next episode? (Spoiler)
The next episode marks a very difficult stage in Anne's life. After reading about the Abbey Bank's bankruptcy in the newspapers, Matthew passes away suddenly. Furthermore, after Marilla receives a painful diagnosis of her eye disease, 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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