Jane Andrews

Jane Inglis (nee Andrews) was the daughter of Harmon Andrews, the sister of Billy, Gracie and Ralph, the wife of Mr. Inglis and one of Anne Shirley's friends and classmates.

Early life
Jane was born in 1865 in Avonlea, Prince Edward Island, to Harmon Andrews and his wife. She was raised along with her older brother Billy and her best friend Ruby Gillis. Years later, her younger siblings, Gracie and Ralph were born.

School life
Jane attended Avonlea school in September 1871 along with Ruby, Diana, Charlie and Moody.

She became a member of Story Club.

Queen's Academy
Jane was clever and did well in school. She became a member of special class for students who wanted to be a teacher and attend Queen's Academy.

She passed the test and was accepted for the Academy. In September 1880, Jane started her studies at Queen's and she studied there for one year. She did well, "[carrying] off the honors in the domestic science course".

Teacher's career
In September 1881, Jane became teacher in Newbridge school. Anne didn't agree with her educational principles, because Jane wanted to physically punish her students.

Jane taught there for two years. When Anne went to Kingsport and attended Redmond College, Jane took her place at school in Avonlea and also taught  Davy and Dora Keith.

"Its awful lonesome here without you but grate fun in school. Jane andrews is crosser than you."

- Davy Keith wrote letter about new teacher to Anne.

Later she left Avonlea and Prince Edward Island and went to the west. Jane taught there and met Mr. Inglis who fell in love with her.

Marriage
''"What with all the diamonds and white satin and tulle and lace and roses and orange blossoms, prim little Jane was almost lost to sight."

- Anne Shirley about Jane's wedding dress. ''

In summer 1887 Jane married Mr. Inglis, a millionaire from Winnipeg. They spent their honeymoon in Europe, then they stayed in his house in Winnipeg. Jane was very good at cooking, but her husband wouldn't let her use her skill.

Jane and her husband had together only one son. He enlisted to World War I in September 1914 (along with his cousin and sons of her mother's friends - Jack Wright, Stella's son, Priscilla's son and Philippa's two sons).

Physical appearance
"Plain, plodding, conscientious Jane."

- Jane at Queen's

Jane is described as being a plain girl with brown hair.

Personality
"Jane was not brilliant, and had probably never made a remark worth listening to in her life; but she never said anything that would hurt anyone's feelings – which may be a negative talent but is likewise a rare and enviable one."

- Anne's House of Dreams, Chapter 2

Etymology
Jane is a female given name of Hebrew origin and means God is gracious.

Behind the scenes
Portrayal
 * Eliza Crump portrayed Jane in Green Gables Fables (2014-2015), an American web series and the modern adaptation of Anne of Green Gables.
 * Trish Nettleton portrayed Jane Andrews in Anne of Green Gables (1985) and Anne of Green Gables: The Sequel (1987).
 * Sanae Takagi was her voice actress in Japanese TV series Akage no An (1979).
 * Zuleika Robson portrayed Jane in the 1972 TV series Anne of Green Gables and its sequel, Anne of Avonlea (1975).
 * Dušana Fašungová provided the voice of Jane in the 1966 radio drama Anna zo Zeleného domu.
 * Clémence Desrochers portrayed her in the 1957 TV film Anne de Green Gables, also starring Mirielle Lachance as Anne Shirley.
 * Carole Peddicord portrayed Jane in five episodes of 1952 TV series Anne of Green Gables.

Appearances
Book appearances
 * Anne of Green Gables
 * Anne of Avonlea
 * Anne of the Island
 * Anne's House of Dreams
 * Rilla of Ingleside (mentioned only)

Film appearances TV series appearances Radio drama appearances Web series appearances
 * Anne de Green Gables (1957)
 * Anne of Green Gables (1985)
 * Anne of Green Gables: The Sequel (1987)
 * Anne of Green Gables (1952)
 * Anne of Green Gables (1972)
 * Anne of Avonlea (1975)
 * Akage no An (1979)
 * Anna zo Zeleného domu (1966)
 * Green Gables Fables (2014-2015)

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