Anne of Green Gables, the Canadian classic written by L.M.

However, for me and many others out there, our love forAnne of Green Gablesstarted a different way…

I instantly fell in love with these characters.

It became a part of many peoples childhood.

However, it wasnt just young 12-year-old girls falling in love with the series.

Many were becoming captivated by this young girls journey into adulthood and the true values of life.

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Originally published in 1908, Annes story is one that translates through the times.

When Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert realized they needed help on the farm, they decided to adopt a boy.

Almost instantly, Anne forms a bond with Matthew, despite his quietness.

Marilla, however, is not as quickly taken with the idea of keeping her.

Anne Shirley is considered rather eccentric and not your typical heroine.

She shuns Gilbert for years after that, convinced he is her enemy.

However, Gilbert threatens the things she imagined for her life.

This includes having high marks in class, a dress with puffed sleeves, and anything but red hair.

From the outside,Anne of Green Gableshas a traditional feel because of the setting and time period.

However, Anne is a lot more modern than even her character may realize.

She is… different.

Anne constantly battles with trying to fit this idea of perfection she has concocted for her life.

She actually spends a lot of her time trying to conform.

However, her ideas of perfection arent really what make her who she is or what makes her happy.

Something that we all want.

Her independence and strong will is astounding and inspiring.

She makes anything seem possible with a little courage and willingness to put in some hard work.

Safe to say, it doesnt always work out like that.

She is determined to go against these ideas and forge her own path in the world.

What is best for her isnt getting out of school, getting married, and raising a family.

It is to work hard to go to school, find a teaching job, and become a writer.

She doesnt get married right away.

None of these things are what her female peers are doing.

However, it isnt a negative for her.

It is a positive thing, and demonstrates the courage to do what many have done before.

This Anne story takes a very different turn.

We are no longer in the stunning, pastoral beauty of PEI, but on the frontlines of WWI.

When Gilbert goes MIA, Anne cant rest until she knows what has happened to her husband.

They generally go in somehow already possessing some combative skills.

It is the people in her real life that make her own life so fulfilling.

People watch Annes life and say: I want that.

Or when Anne runs into Marillas arms after returning from being away in Halifax teaching?

Who doesnt want a bosom friend like Diana or a partner in life like Gilbert Blythe?

Society today can feel like were going back in time, like we dont want people to be different.

That different is bad.

Well Anne Shirley is the perfect symbol to contradict this idea.

That line always strikes a cord with me.

Why keep things as is when they could be better?

Anne doesnt want to do what is expected, she wants to to do the unexpected.

She wants to do something different.

I am so happy that Anne is coming back so we can all be reminded that differences are vital.

That we all have the capability to change and that change can indeed be for the better.

Anne has always inspired me that the impossible is possible if you are willing to give something a shot.

Having it on Netflix already gives it a step up by giving the new series a modern viewing platform.

Perhaps some people will see Anne as too hopeful or too joyous for our times.

But, who cares?

We need that right now.