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Matthew Cuthbert is one of the main characters of Anne. He is portrayed by R.H. Thomson.

CBC Biography[]

A pathologically shy man with a tender heart, Matthew’s broken spirit and zest for life is reinvigorated by his love for Anne. He is played by R.H. Thomson. [1]

Appearance and Personality[]

Matthew is a shy person and has stage fright. He was a quiet child and had a hard time making friends. He goes to extraordinary lengths to retrieve Anne after she is sent away for something that she didn't do, even selling a pocket watch that had belonged to his beloved late brother to get train fare.

Story[]

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Matthew grew up in Avonlea, Prince Edwards Island. He has always been very shy and reserved and seems to struggle with some sort of anxiety. He dropped out of school around the age of 13 after his brother died. He was very close to his brother and became closer with his sister, Marilla Cuthbert, with age. He ends up living with her. Matthew became a farmer and maintains his family farm. When much older, he and his sister tried to adopt a boy to help with the farm work. Instead they got Anne who Matthew was quickly attached to. Later in the series Matthew suffers from a heart attack after finding out that a large amount of his money had been lost. Marilla and Anne had to fend for themselves while Matthew was recovering. Matthew has since won the prize for strangest vegetable at the town fair. Matthew never marries but becomes a father to Anne Shirley Cuthbert.

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Episode Appearances[]

Season 1
Season 2

Notes[]

  • As a child, he left school after his brother died. [2].

References[]

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