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From "Anne of Green Gables" by Montgomery, L. M. (Lucy Maud)
Diana Barry
Anne's bosom friend and neighbor.
Core Belief
"Friendship, family, and social acceptance are important values. She appreciates simple pleasures and enjoys being part of a close-knit community."
Worldview
Diana sees the world as a generally pleasant and predictable place, where social conventions and family expectations are important guides. She is content with her life in Avonlea and does not yearn for the same kind of dramatic experiences as Anne.
Personality
Diana is a pretty, amiable, and practical girl with a love for social life and a more conventional upbringing than Anne. She is kind, loyal, and supportive, but lacks Anne's imagination and dramatic flair.
In Their Own Words
"Why, I guess so. I’m awfully glad you’ve come to live at Green Gables. It will be jolly to have somebody to play with."
"You’re a queer girl, Anne. I heard before that you were queer. But I believe I’m going to like you real well."
"I love you devotedly, Anne, and I always will, you may be sure of that."
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