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|gender = Female |
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|hair colour = Black |
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|eye colour = Black |
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|skin colour = Fair |
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*Charles Murray (brother) |
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*Rosanna (second cousin) |
*Rosanna (second cousin) |
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+ | *[[Minnie May Barry]] (daughter) |
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+ | *[[Fred Wright Jr.]] (grandson) |
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+ | *[[Anne Cordelia Wright]] (granddaughter) |
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+ | *[[Jack Wright]] (grandson) |
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In-law family |
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| − | *[[Hester Gray]] ( |
+ | *[[Hester Gray]] (relative)</div> |
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| + | *[[Mrs. Barry (Nippon Animation)|Nippon Animation]] |
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| + | *[[Elizabeth Barry (Sullivan Entertainment live-action)|Sullivan Entertainment live-action]] |
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| + | *[[Mrs. Barry (Sullivan Entertainment animated)|Sullivan Entertainment animated]] |
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| + | *''Green Gables Fables'' |
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| + | *''Ana of California'' |
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| + | *''Project Green Gables'' |
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| + | *[[Mrs. Barry (Breakthrough Entertainment)|Breakthrough Entertainment]] |
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| + | *[[Eliza Barry|CBC]] |
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| + | |related = *[[Gallery:Mrs. Barry|Gallery]] |
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| + | *[[Notes:Mrs. Barry|Notes]]|religion = Christian}} |
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==Biography== |
==Biography== |
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===Early life=== |
===Early life=== |
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| ⚫ | Mrs. Barry was born sometime in [[19th century#1840s|1840s]] in [[Newbridge]] to Mr. and Mrs. Murray. She was raised there along with her brother Charles. When she was six years old, she attended Newbridge school. Mrs. Barry was very traditional like most older women of [[Avonlea]] so she did not approve of [[Queen's Academy]] or [[Muriel Stacy]]. |
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| ⚫ | Mrs. Barry was born sometime in [[19th century#1840s|1840s]] in [[Newbridge]] to Mr. and Mrs. Murray. She was raised there along with her brother Charles. When she was six years old, she attended Newbridge school. Mrs. Barry was very traditional like most older women of Avonlea so she did not approve of [[Queen's Academy]] or [[Muriel Stacy]]. |
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===Marriage with George Barry=== |
===Marriage with George Barry=== |
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| + | In [[1860s]] Mrs. Barry met [[George Barry]] and fell in love with him. They married probably in [[1860s#1864|1864]]. [[Atossa Coates|Aunt Atossa]] was worried all would not be well. |
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+ | In [[1860s|February 1865]] she gave birth to her eldest daughter, Diana, who inherited her looks and black hair. Mrs. Barry often worried that Diana read too much. |
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| − | [[File:1362.png|thumb|left|200px|Mrs. Barry with her daughters]] |
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| − | In [[1860s|February 1865]] she gave birth to her eldest daughter. Diana inherited her looks and black hair. Mrs. Barry often worried that Diana read too much. |
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==Personality== |
==Personality== |
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Mrs. Barry, according to [[Marilla Cuthbert]] and [[Rachel Lynde]], was not a friendly character. She accused Anne of giving Diana red currant wine on purpose, although it was an accident. |
Mrs. Barry, according to [[Marilla Cuthbert]] and [[Rachel Lynde]], was not a friendly character. She accused Anne of giving Diana red currant wine on purpose, although it was an accident. |
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===Anne Shirley=== |
===Anne Shirley=== |
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| + | When Anne arrived to [[Green Gables]], she wanted to have a bosom friend. [[Diana Barry]] happened to live nearby and Marilla brought Anne over to see her. [[Marilla Cuthbert]] warned her not to 'say anything startling' because Mrs. Barry was a particular woman. Anne did her best and played with and became best friends with Diana. |
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+ | When Diana was invited for tea to [[Green Gables]], she drank currant wine mistaking it for raspberry cordial and Anne was blamed by Mrs. Barry. Anne did not mean to do it. She ran straight to Mrs. Barry and begged to be pardoned with tragic gestures and long words, but Mrs. Barry thought that she was lying. |
| ⚫ | After the currant wine incident, Mrs. Barry banned Diana from associating with Anne. But one winter night when Mrs. Barry was with her husband George Barry in Charlottetown, [[Minnie May Barry|Minnie May]] was sick and Diana called on Anne for help as a last resort. Anne saved Minnie May's life. After this event, Mrs. Barry forgave Anne and allowed her to see Diana again. Mrs. Barry only wants what's best for her daughters. |
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| − | When Diana was invited for tea to [[Green Gables]], she drank currant wine mistaking it for raspberry cordial and Anne was blamed by Mrs. Barry. Anne did not mean to do it. She ran straight to Mrs. Barry and begged pardoned with tragic gestures and long words, but Mrs. Barry thought that she was lying. |
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==Physical appearance== |
==Physical appearance== |
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{{Quote|She was a tall black-eyed, black-haired woman, with a very resolute mouth.|''[[Anne of Green Gables]]'', Chapter 12|Anne of Green Gables}} |
{{Quote|She was a tall black-eyed, black-haired woman, with a very resolute mouth.|''[[Anne of Green Gables]]'', Chapter 12|Anne of Green Gables}} |
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| − | '''Elizabeth''' is a female given name of Hebrew origin and means ''God's promise'' or ''God is my oath''. |
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| − | *This given name was used only in films by Kevin Sullivan. Her real first name in books is unknown. |
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==Behind the scenes== |
==Behind the scenes== |
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| − | *'''Rosemary Radcliff''' portrayed Mrs. Barry in three Kevin Sullivan's films, ''[[Anne of Green Gables (1985 film)|Anne of Green Gables]]'' (1985), ''[[Anne of Green Gables: The Sequel]]'' (1987) and ''[[Anne of Green Gables: The Continuing Story]]'' (2000). |
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| − | **'''Reiko Mutou''' was Mrs. Barry's voice actress in Japanese TV series ''[[Akage no An]]'' (1979). |
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| − | **'''Helen Horton''' portrayed Mrs. Barry in 1972 TV series [[Anne of Green Gables (1972 TV series)|Anne of Green Gables]], also starring [[Kim Braden]] as [[Anne Shirley]]. |
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| − | **'''Sydney Sturgess''' portrayed her in 1956 TV film ''[[Anne of Green Gables (1956 film)|Anne of Green Gables]]''. It is unknown if she appeared also in 1958 film ''[[Anne of Green Gables (1958 film)|Anne of Green Gables]]''. |
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| − | **'''Estelle Brody''' portrayed Mrs. Barry in two episodes of 1952 TV series ''[[Anne of Green Gables (1952 TV series)|Anne of Green Gables]]''. |
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| − | **'''[[Sara Haden]]''' portrayed her in 1934 film ''[[Anne of Green Gables (1934 film)|Anne of Green Gables]]''. Her character in this film was named ''Mrs. Rachel Barry'' and was the hybrid of [[Rachel Lynde]] and Mrs. Barry |
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| − | **'''Carolyn Lee''' portrayed Mrs. Barry in 1919 silent film ''[[Anne of Green Gables (1919 film)|Anne of Green Gables]]''. |
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*Mrs. Barry's maiden name was probably Murray. In ''[[Anne of Green Gables]]'', Diana's cousins, the Murrays from Newbridge, came to a concert. In ''[[Anne of Avonlea]]'', Diana mentioned that her uncle Charles lived in Newbridge, which means that he's part of the Murray family. He must be Mrs. Barry's brother, because [[George Barry]] was born and raised in Avonlea and had different surname. |
*Mrs. Barry's maiden name was probably Murray. In ''[[Anne of Green Gables]]'', Diana's cousins, the Murrays from Newbridge, came to a concert. In ''[[Anne of Avonlea]]'', Diana mentioned that her uncle Charles lived in Newbridge, which means that he's part of the Murray family. He must be Mrs. Barry's brother, because [[George Barry]] was born and raised in Avonlea and had different surname. |
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*Mrs. Barry might be related to [[Hester Murray]], girl who lived in Newbridge and then moved to Boston, USA. When Hester returned home, married Jordan Gray and settled down in Avonlea, Mrs. Barry and Rachel Lynde often visited her and were the only ones close to her. |
*Mrs. Barry might be related to [[Hester Murray]], girl who lived in Newbridge and then moved to Boston, USA. When Hester returned home, married Jordan Gray and settled down in Avonlea, Mrs. Barry and Rachel Lynde often visited her and were the only ones close to her. |
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| − | *In the books, her first name is unknown |
+ | *In the books, her first name is unknown. |
==Gallery== |
==Gallery== |
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{{Imagesof}} |
{{Imagesof}} |
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| − | RachelBarry1934.png|[[Sara Haden]] as Rachel Barry in ''[[Anne of Green Gables (1934 film)|Anne of Green Gables]]'' (1934). |
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| − | AkageMrsBarry.jpg|[[Nippon Animation]] (animation) and Reiko Mutou (voice) as Mrs. Barry in ''[[Akage no An]]'' (1979). |
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| − | Mrs elizabeth barry.jpg|[[Rosemary Radcliff]] as ''Elizabeth'' Barry in ''[[Anne of Green Gables (1985 film)|Anne of Green Gables]]'' (1985). |
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| − | 139.png|[[Rosemary Radcliff]] as ''Elizabeth'' Barry in ''[[Anne of Green Gables: The Sequel]]'' (1987). |
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| − | ElizabethBarry2000.png|[[Rosemary Radcliff]] as ''Elizabeth'' Barry in ''[[Anne of Green Gables: The Continuing Story]]'' (2000). |
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| − | </gallery> |
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==Appearances== |
==Appearances== |
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| − | ===Book appearances=== |
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*''[[Anne of Green Gables]]'' |
*''[[Anne of Green Gables]]'' |
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| − | *''[[Anne of Avonlea]]'' (mentioned only) |
+ | *''[[Anne of Avonlea]]'' <small>(mentioned only)</small> |
*''[[Anne of the Island]]'' |
*''[[Anne of the Island]]'' |
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| − | + | <font size = 3>''[[Chronicles of Avonlea]]''</font> |
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| − | + | *"[[The Courting of Prissy Strong]]" <small>(mentioned only)</small> |
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| − | ===Film appearances=== |
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| − | *''[[Anne of Green Gables (1919 film)|Anne of Green Gables]]'' (1919) |
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| − | *''[[Anne of Green Gables (1934 film)|Anne of Green Gables]]'' (1934) |
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| − | *''[[Anne of Green Gables (1956 film)|Anne of Green Gables]]'' (1956) |
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| − | *''[[Anne of Green Gables (1985 film)|Anne of Green Gables]]'' (1985) |
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| − | *''[[Anne of Green Gables: The Sequel]]'' (1987) |
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| − | *''[[Anne of Green Gables: The Continuing Story]]'' (2000) |
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| − | ===TV series appearances=== |
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| − | *''[[Anne of Green Gables (1952 TV series)|Anne of Green Gables]]'' (1952) |
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| − | *''[[Anne of Green Gables (1972 TV series)|Anne of Green Gables]]'' (1972) |
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| − | *''[[Akage no An]]'' (1979) |
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| − | [[Category:Newbridge residents]] |
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| − | [[Category:Mothers]] |
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Revision as of 02:03, 24 December 2019
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Mrs. Barry (née Murray) was the strict wife of George Barry and the over protective mother to Diana and Minnie May Barry.
Biography
Early life
Mrs. Barry was born sometime in 1840s in Newbridge to Mr. and Mrs. Murray. She was raised there along with her brother Charles. When she was six years old, she attended Newbridge school. Mrs. Barry was very traditional like most older women of Avonlea so she did not approve of Queen's Academy or Muriel Stacy.
Marriage with George Barry
In 1860s Mrs. Barry met George Barry and fell in love with him. They married probably in 1864. Aunt Atossa was worried all would not be well.
In February 1865 she gave birth to her eldest daughter, Diana, who inherited her looks and black hair. Mrs. Barry often worried that Diana read too much.
Eight years later, in 1874, her younger daughter Minnie May Barry was born.
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Personality
Mrs. Barry, according to Marilla Cuthbert and Rachel Lynde, was not a friendly character. She accused Anne of giving Diana red currant wine on purpose, although it was an accident.
Relationships
Anne Shirley
When Anne arrived to Green Gables, she wanted to have a bosom friend. Diana Barry happened to live nearby and Marilla brought Anne over to see her. Marilla Cuthbert warned her not to 'say anything startling' because Mrs. Barry was a particular woman. Anne did her best and played with and became best friends with Diana.
When Diana was invited for tea to Green Gables, she drank currant wine mistaking it for raspberry cordial and Anne was blamed by Mrs. Barry. Anne did not mean to do it. She ran straight to Mrs. Barry and begged to be pardoned with tragic gestures and long words, but Mrs. Barry thought that she was lying.
After the currant wine incident, Mrs. Barry banned Diana from associating with Anne. But one winter night when Mrs. Barry was with her husband George Barry in Charlottetown, Minnie May was sick and Diana called on Anne for help as a last resort. Anne saved Minnie May's life. After this event, Mrs. Barry forgave Anne and allowed her to see Diana again. Mrs. Barry only wants what's best for her daughters.
Physical appearance
- "She was a tall black-eyed, black-haired woman, with a very resolute mouth."
- —Anne of Green Gables, Chapter 12[src]
Behind the scenes
Trivia
- Mrs. Barry's maiden name was probably Murray. In Anne of Green Gables, Diana's cousins, the Murrays from Newbridge, came to a concert. In Anne of Avonlea, Diana mentioned that her uncle Charles lived in Newbridge, which means that he's part of the Murray family. He must be Mrs. Barry's brother, because George Barry was born and raised in Avonlea and had different surname.
- Mrs. Barry might be related to Hester Murray, girl who lived in Newbridge and then moved to Boston, USA. When Hester returned home, married Jordan Gray and settled down in Avonlea, Mrs. Barry and Rachel Lynde often visited her and were the only ones close to her.
- In the books, her first name is unknown.
Gallery
| Anne of Green Gables Wiki has 23 images of Mrs. Barry (view category). |
Appearances
Books
- Anne of Green Gables
- Anne of Avonlea (mentioned only)
- Anne of the Island
- "The Courting of Prissy Strong" (mentioned only)