: Anne is eager to make friends but quickly finds herself an outsider. She faces bullying from Billy Andrews and is rejected by a clique of "mean girls" led by Josie Pye.
is the third episode of the first season of the series Anne with an E , which originally premiered on April 2, 2017. The title is a direct literary reference to Chapter 22 of Charlotte Brontë’s Jane Eyre , a novel that deeply influenced Anne of Green Gables author L.M. Montgomery. Plot Overview Episode 03: But What Is So Headstrong as Youth?
This episode focuses on the theme of "firsts" as Anne and Marilla both navigate new social territories in Avonlea: : Anne is eager to make friends but
: This episode marks the first appearance of Gilbert Blythe (played by Lucas Jade Zumann). He saves Anne from a confrontation with Billy Andrews in the woods, though Anne remains wary of him. The title is a direct literary reference to
: Marilla steps out of her comfort zone to join a local group of mothers. However, she finds them cliquey and is eventually disinvited due to gossip surrounding Anne's past. Key Themes