Gilbert Blythe (CBC)

Gilbert Blythe is the son of late John Blythe, a student of Avonlea school, and an Avonlea resident.

Biography
Gilbert Blythe came from a big family, but his mother passed away soon after he was born and eventually he ended up with just his father in Avonlea. He works on the farm of his ill father, although he deeply wishes to become a doctor.

Physical appearance
Gilbert Blythe has short curly dark brown hair, hazel eyes and a mischievous smile. He is lean and of average height. Gilbert is consistently described as handsome.

Personality
Gilbert Blythe's good natured attitude, charm and looks easily make him the most popular boy in school and the object of fancy for the majority of his female classmates. He's ambitious, as shown by his academic prowess, and caring. Prior to Anne Shirley's arrival, his position of 'best in class' was unchallenged. As a child, Gilbert possessed a certain maturity his peers lack, most likely a result of his responsibilities at home, mainly taking care of his ill father.

John Blythe
John is his father, who passed.

Anne Shirley
Gilbert is seen to like Anne which is shown when he sticks up for her against Billy Andrews also when he says ‘a cute girl is a cute girl’ though they have a strong rivalry towards the end of the series they become good friends.

Behind the scenes
Portrayal Trivia
 * Lucas Jade Zumann portrays Gilbert in the Canadian TV series Anne with an E (2017–).
 * The CBC website describes him as, Easy-going and confident, Gilbert Blythe is Anne's academic rival and popular leader in school. He appreciates and admires Anne because of all the ways she's different from everyone else.

Appearances
Season 1 (Anne)
 * "But What Is So Headstrong as Youth?"
 * "An Inward Treasure Born"
 * "Tightly Knotted to a Similar String"
 * "Remorse Is the Poison of Life"
 * "Wherever You Are Is My Home"