How Old Is Gilbert In Anne With An E

So, there I was, binge-watching "Anne with an E" for the third time (don't judge me, it's a stress reliever), and I found myself wondering, "Just how old is Gilbert Blythe, anyway?" I mean, he's got that whole brooding, intellectual thing going on, but is he even old enough to grow a proper beard?

Now, I know what you're thinking, "Why does it matter, you?" Well, dear reader, it matters because I'm curious, and I'm guessing you are too, or you wouldn't be here. Plus, it's not like we have anything better to do during these... ahem... interesting times.

Let's dive into the Green Gables timeline

First things first, we need to establish Anne's age. In the TV series, she's 13 when she arrives at Green Gables. Now, the books are a bit different, but let's stick with the TV series for now, okay? It's more fun that way.

Gilbert, on the other hand, is a year older than Anne. He's 14 when they first meet. But here's where it gets a bit tricky. The series spans several years, and Gilbert ages right along with Anne. So, by the time they're both in their late teens, it's a bit harder to pin down their exact ages.

Enter the "Anne with an E" timeline

If you're anything like me, you've spent way too much time trying to figure out the timeline of this show. I mean, it's not like we have lives or anything. But seriously, the timeline is a bit wonky. The series covers about five years, but the ages of the characters don't always match up with the books.

For instance, in the books, Anne is 16 when she starts Avonlea school, but in the show, she's 13. So, we've got some leeway here. But don't worry, I'm not going to bore you with all the details. We're here for Gilbert, remember?

So, how old is Gilbert, really?

Alright, let's do some math. In the first season, Gilbert is 14. By the end of the third season, he's around 18 or 19. Now, I know what you're thinking, "But what about the books, you?" Well, in the books, Gilbert is a bit older. He's 16 when he first meets Anne, and he's 18 when they graduate from Queen's Academy.

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But here's the thing, folks. The show is its own beast. It takes liberties with the timeline, and that's okay. It's more about the story and the characters than it is about sticking to the books. So, for the purposes of this little exercise, let's say Gilbert is around 18 or 19 in the TV series.

But does it really matter?

You might be thinking, "Who cares how old Gilbert is? He's hot, he's smart, he's got that whole 'I'm secretly in love with Anne' thing going on. Isn't that enough?" And you're right. It is enough. But hey, I'm a curious person. I like to know these things.

Plus, it's not like we have anything better to do. We could be out there, you know, living our lives. But no, here we are, discussing the age of a fictional character. Because, let's face it, sometimes fictional lives are more interesting than our own.

In conclusion...

So, there you have it. Gilbert Blythe is around 18 or 19 in "Anne with an E." He's old enough to grow a beard (sort of), old enough to fall in love with Anne (finally), and old enough to make us all swoon. And really, isn't that what matters most?

Now, if you'll excuse me, I've got some more binge-watching to do. Until next time, dear reader. Stay curious, stay swooning, and for goodness' sake, stay home.