Anne of Green Gables (Akage no An)

Tutor Stephanie: Born and raised in Nova Scotia, near Prince Edward Island, Stephanie brings both personal and cultural insight to this seminar. She has been teaching English for 9 years and has over 20 years of experience as a music specialist. She is also an avid reader and works as a professional reviewer for publishing companies. This seminar focuses on the original story of Anne of Green Gables and its connection to Prince Edward Island, using music and film as accessible ways to deepen understanding.

• Introduction (5 mins) – Introducing Anne of Green Gables (Akage no An) as a story rooted in Prince Edward Island, and how it became a meaningful cultural symbol in Canada and Japan
• Anne of Green Gables: The Musical (10 mins) – A brief and accessible introduction to the musical, showing how music helps express Anne’s personality and emotions
• Traditional Music of Nova Scotia & PEI (≈10 mins) – How Eastern Canadian folk traditions reflect the real-life culture, community, and atmosphere that shaped Anne’s world
• Anne on Screen: Haygood Hardy & Film Adaptations (≈10 mins) – How the 1980s film adaptations use music to create a more intimate, nostalgic, and emotional connection to Anne’s story
• Historical Context of Nova Scotia & PEI (≈10 mins) – How daily life, community traditions, and food culture in PEI connect directly to the original story and its setting
• Closing / Q&A (5 mins) – Bringing everything back to the original story: how music, film, and culture help us better understand Anne and why she continues to resonate worldwide