Velvet carpet," sighed Anne luxuriously, "and silk curtains! I've dreamed of such things, Diana. But do you know I don't believe I feel very comfortable with them after all. There are so many things in this room and all so splendid that there is no scope for imagination. That is one consolation when you are poor-there are so many more things you can imagine about.
In "Anne of Green Gables," Anne expresses her initial excitement about a luxurious setting featuring a velvet carpet and silk curtains. She has long dreamed of such opulence, but upon reflection, she realizes that the extravagance overwhelms her sense of comfort. The lavishness leaves little room for her imagination to thrive, which she had relied on during her simpler, poorer times.
Anne finds a silver lining in her modest past, acknowledging that poverty allowed her to dream freely and construct vivid scenarios in her mind. In contrast, the richness of her current surroundings stifles her creative spirit. Ultimately, she cherishes the power of imagination more than material wealth.
