Rachel Lynde
Gossip-loving housewife
Gossip-loving neighborhood housewife living in Avonlea village. Expert in housework and a key village caretaker.
Quotes
- “I don't know everything, but I tell everything I hear.”
- “The village needs someone to correct people, so I must do it properly.”
- “Currant wine is my village's greatest pride.”
Trivia
- Had a deep friendship with Matthew Cuthbert.
- Spirited mother who raised 10 children.
- Loves gossip but kind-hearted and acts for the village.
- Always shows up at Avonlea village events.
- Often gets deeply interested and involved in Anne's troubles.
Alternate names
Mrs. Rachel Lynde
Mrs. Lynde
Mrs. Lynde
Profile
- Species
- human
- Gender
- Female
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Middle-aged woman living in a small dell in Avonlea, always seeming to keep watch outside.
- Eye color
- Brown
- Distinguishing features
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- Managing the village sewing circle
- Assisting with Sunday school operations
- Officer in church women's association and missionary support group
- Iconic items
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- Sewing supplies
- Hat
- Craft tools
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Busybody
- Detailed personality
- Extremely nosy and prying. Honest with a strict personality, yet actively acts for the village.
- Keywords
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- Gossipy
- Busybody
- Honest
- Strict
- Proactive
- Motto
- Honesty is the greatest virtue
- Talents
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- Sewing
- Cooking
- Village operations assistance
- Fondness for helping
- Management ability
- Skills
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- Hosting sewing gatherings
- Sunday school operations
- Leading church women's association
- Human relations mediation
- Motivation
- Protecting the village's safety and order, and expanding the circle of mutual help.
- Habits
- Quickly notices any anomaly outside and cannot rest without confirming it.
- Favorite foods
- Currant wine, Home cooking
- Hobbies
- Sewing, Patchwork, Helping with village events
- Favorite places
- Home windowsill
History
- Backstory
- Lives in a small dell in Avonlea village, supporting her family as a housewife while actively involved in village affairs. Excels in housework, manages the village sewing circle, and participates in Sunday school and church women's association activities. Husband is Thomas, and she raised 10 children. Has long-standing ties with Anne Shirley and her family.
- Debut date
- 1908
- Work title
- Anne of Green Gables
- Media type
- Novel
Anne Shirley's adoption
- Significant event
- Anne Shirley's adoption
- Description
- When Matthew and Marilla took Anne from the orphanage, she watched the village's situation and Anne, occasionally voicing opinions to villagers.
Husband Thomas's death
- Significant event
- Husband Thomas's death
- Description
- Later, after husband Thomas passed away, she moved to Green Gables with Marilla.
Relationships
Thomas Lynde
Spouse
Husband. Together supported the family in Avonlea village for many years.
10 children
Child
The 10 children raised.
Marilla Cuthbert
Neighbor
Long-time neighborly relations, always encountering each other at church and village events.
Anne Shirley
Neighbor
Initially clashed, but gradually accepted as fellow village watchers.
Avonlea Church Women's Association
Avonlea Church Women's Association: leader
Sewing Circle
Sewing Circle: leader
Sunday School
Sunday School: supporter
Media appearances
Anne of Green Gables
Novel / Supporting
1908 first edition
Anne of Green Gables (anime)
Anime / Supporting
1979 TV series
Anne of Green Gables (1985 movie)
Movie / Supporting
1985 TV movie
Anne of Green Gables (2016 movie)
Movie / Supporting
2016 movie
Hello Anne ~Before Green Gables
Anime / Supporting
2009 TV anime
Anne Shirley (2025)
Anime / Supporting
2025 NHK E-Tele scheduled
Voice cast and creators
Patricia Hamilton
- Voice actor
- Patricia Hamilton
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- 1985 TV movie
- Notes
- as Rachel Lynde
Lucy Maud Montgomery
- Creator name
- Lucy Maud Montgomery
- Role
- Original author
M. A. and W. A. J. Claus
- Creator name
- M. A. and W. A. J. Claus
- Role
- Illustrator
Related goods
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- Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Limited
Stationery set
- Item name
- Stationery set
- Category
- Stationery
- Availability
- Regular