Flashbacks reveal Matthew’s childhood and his relationship with his deceased older brother, Michael . It is revealed that Michael was the outgoing one who encouraged the shy Matthew, explaining why Matthew sees so much of his brother's spirit in Anne.
Anne’s temporary masculine presentation allows her to explore social roles typically denied to girls. [S2E6] I Protest Against Any Absolute Conclusion
The town's reaction to Bash highlights the racial tensions of the era. [S2E6] I Protest Against Any Absolute Conclusion
Gilbert Blythe returns to Avonlea with his friend Sebastian "Bash" Lacroix. They join the Cuthberts for a Christmas dinner, marking the first time a person of color is socially integrated into a major Avonlea gathering, though Bash begins to sense the town's underlying prejudices. [S2E6] I Protest Against Any Absolute Conclusion
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