Owen Ford
A visiting writer and grandson of the original owner of Anne's house.
Core Belief
"Owen believes in the power of art and beauty to transcend the limitations of human existence. He seeks meaning and fulfillment in creative expression and values authenticity and emotional connection."
Worldview
Owen sees the world as a place of both beauty and sorrow, where human relationships are often complicated and fraught with pain. He longs for connection and understanding but struggles to find lasting happiness.
Personality
Owen is intelligent, creative, and somewhat melancholic. He is drawn to beauty and possesses a romantic soul, but struggles with feelings of longing and discontent. He is also kind and compassionate, and capable of deep affection.
In Their Own Words
"“You cannot realize how delighted I am to be here, Mrs. Blythe,” he said, looking around him with eager, interested eyes. “I have an odd feeling of coming home. My mother was born and spent her childhood here, you know. She used to talk a great deal to me of her old home. I know the geography of it as well as of the one I lived in, and, of course, she told me the story of the building of the house, and of my grandfather’s agonised watch for the Royal William. I had thought that so old a house must have vanished years ago, or I should have come to see it before this.”"
"“And so this is Four Winds,” he said. “I wasn’t prepared to find it quite so beautiful, in spite of all mother’s praises. What colors--what scenery--what charm! I shall get as strong as a horse in no time. And if inspiration comes from beauty, I should certainly be able to begin my great Canadian novel here.”"
"“I never saw anything like her,” he answered, rather dazedly. “I wasn’t prepared--I didn’t expect--good heavens, one DOESN’T expect a goddess for a landlady! Why, if she were clothed in a gown of sea-purple, with a rope of amethysts in her hair, she would be a veritable sea-queen. And she takes in boarders!”"
Other Characters from Anne's House of Dreams
Anne Shirley Blythe
The protagonist, a newly married woman adjusting to life in a new home and community.
Gilbert Blythe
Anne's husband, a young and dedicated doctor.
Leslie Moore
A beautiful but sorrowful woman trapped in a difficult marriage.
Captain Jim Boyd
The keeper of the Four Winds lighthouse, a wise and gentle old sailor.
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