Chapter 1
Marilla and Matthew's preference against 'London street Arabs' or French boys reflects period anti-immigrant attitudes now scrutinized.
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From Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery
Passages reflecting period prejudices—comments on French Acadian hired boys and stereotyping of 'foreigners'—plus the prayer scene that humorously critiques rote piety.
Chapter 7
Anne's first attempt at prayer—'Gracious heavenly Father... Amen'—Marilla is shocked at her irreverence; the scene gently satirizes formal religion.
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Anne's confession that she likes thinking about God but finds church 'tiresome'—a passage debated for its critique of conventional religion.
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