An elderly unmarried man who travels to the railway station to pick up an adopted child. He quickly bonds with Anne, later finds her after she flees the orphanage, and successfully persuades her to return and stay at Green Gables.
Long-term marital partnership defined by shared responsibilities and mutual resilience.
Adoptive father-daughter relationship characterized by immediate warmth and unwavering support.
Narrative anchor where Matthew's quiet devotion shapes Anne's sense of security and belonging.
Standard rural neighborly rapport with minimal direct interaction but shared community context.
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