Discovering the rasas in the text, ‘Anne of green gables’

In this essay, I will be discussing the Sthavibhavas and the associated traits in the classic
work of children's literature, Anne of Green Gables, written by Lucy Maud Montgomery's in
1908. I have chosen the primary character of Anne, an orphan girl, who is a highly
imaginative, passionate, and intelligent girl of 11 years old as she depicts almost all the rasas
in the novel. The story begins when Matthew and his sister, Marilla Cuthbert adopt Anne
from the orphan asylum.
Matthew, the old man travels in his carriage to bring Anne home from the orphanage. On his
way back, the talkative girl Anne was awestruck by the natural beauty of the place Avonlea
which was full of greens, sea, and birds. The Vibhava (subject) of the scenery caused her
to Vismay (wonder) as she had the anubhava (experience/ behavioral manifestation) of being
thrilled and wide eyes with the splendid beauty. The sancharibhavas (Transitory traits)
experienced by her were over joyfulness and astonishment. On reaching home, Marilla
expresses her discontentment as they had asked for a boy for adoption. On hearing this, Anne
experiences deep sorrow (Sthaibhava), which is expressed through her sad tone of speech
(anubhava). She pities herself for being unwanted and feels hopeless. (sancharibhavas).
However, in the course of events, her adoption is accepted by the Cuthberts. When Marilla’s
friend and neighbor Aunt Rachel comes and finds the adopted girl, she is surprised at her
friend’s decision to adopt a girl and utters insensitive remarks to the girl about her
appearance. At this, Anne gets very hurt (bhava) and expresses rudra (bhava) to the aunt by
shouting (anubhava) at her for such a behavior. Later on, Anne is advised to go and apologize
to Aunt Rachel and mends the relationship with her.
Over a while, Anne befriends Diane in the neighborhood and also starts schooling with her.
Once, Diane’s younger sister Fell sick unusually and since Diane’s parents were not at home,
she calls upon Anne for help. To everyone’s surprise, Anne knew the trick to heal the unusual
sickness and was able to save the life of the little girl expressing the bhava of Vira through
the display of courageous and skillful healing treatment. Being an orphan, Anne initially was
the target of prejudiced behavior by her classmates who called her names like red-headed and
carrots. Although sometimes Anne experiences passiveness as she found herself helpless,
other times, she lashes out to them for the mistreatment. Anne’s bhava of intellect was not
only recognized by her new parents but also at school by her teacher Ms. Stacy who always
motivated and mentored Anne for her ambition of higher studies. Anne’s object of affection
was not only her parents and friends but also a neighbor and classmate Gilbert who was more
than a friend. Her romantic ideations were fulfilled in Gilbert’s presence who made her
experience the bhava of sringara. Over a while, both get to express their love for each other.