A character in Anne of Green Gables
Anne of Green Gables by Montgomery, L. M. (Lucy Maud)
The stern, practical, and disciplined woman who adopts Anne, though she eventually develops a deep maternal bond with her.
Also known as: Mrs. Cuthbert, the stern matron
Inside the story
Marilla Cuthbert is the stern, practical woman who runs Green Gables with her brother, Matthew. When Anne Shirley arrives instead of the boy they expected, Marilla takes responsibility for the orphan and begins the difficult task of caring for her.
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