Anne With An E Season 1 Episode 6
The Great Cake Debacle (and Other Things)
Okay, let's talk about Anne with an E, season 1, episode 6. Specifically, that bake sale scene. It was... a lot.
The pressure! The stakes! My anxiety levels spiked just watching them prepare their cakes. Remember the drama with the stolen chickens?
The Cake Competition: A Matter of Life and Death (Almost)
I'm just going to say it: the whole cake competition thing was a little overblown. I mean, it's cake! Delicious, beautiful cake, yes, but still... cake.
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And the judging? So harsh! Seriously, did Mrs. Lynde ever crack a smile? I’m not sure she did.
Although, Anne's enthusiasm for naming her cake "Queen's Delight" was pretty adorable. Bless her heart.
Okay, here's my potentially unpopular opinion. Did anyone else think that Josie Pye's cake looked kind of... dry? I'm just saying. It was all show, no substance, right?
Diana's Loyalty: A True Friendship Test
What I really loved about this episode was Diana Barry's unwavering support of Anne. Even when Anne was stressing about the cake (understandably).
Diana defended Anne's honor! She's the kind of friend we all need.
Their friendship is the heart of the show, right?
Gilbert's Presence: Always There, Lurking (Kind Of)
And then there's Gilbert Blythe. Always hovering in the background, offering a kind smile or a helpful word. Is he intentionally trying to get under Anne’s skin?
Their dynamic is just so fun to watch! Will they ever just talk and sort things out? Probably not in season one.
It is all part of what made us watch, right?
Prissy Andrews: The Bride-To-Be Stressing Us All Out
Oh, and let's not forget Prissy Andrews and her impending nuptials. Talk about bridal stress! That girl needed a spa day, stat.
Seriously. I found myself more stressed about her wedding than she seemed to be. What about the dress? I need to know!
It all added to the small-town drama, didn't it?
Matthew's Kindness: A Gentle Soul
But through all the cake drama and wedding anxieties, there was one constant: Matthew Cuthbert's quiet kindness. His support for Anne is so beautiful and pure.
He's the best dad ever! Don't @ me.
He just silently does what he can.
Marilla's... Marilla-ness: Unchanging
And Marilla, bless her heart, remained Marilla. Practical, stoic, and secretly fond of Anne despite her best efforts not to show it.
I honestly wondered what will happen to them. Will she be happy with Anne?
Her character growth is so subtle but so satisfying.
Overall Impression: A Charming Slice of Life
Episode 6 was a charming, if slightly chaotic, look into life in Avonlea. The cake competition, the friendships, the underlying tensions... it all came together to create a compelling episode.
Sure, the cake drama was a little much, but it also highlighted the importance of community and connection.
Plus, anything that gives us more Anne Shirley-Cuthbert is a win in my book.
