When I left Queen's my future seemed to stretch out before me like a straight road. I thought I could see along it for many a milestone. Now there is a bend in it. I don't know what lies around the bend, but I am going to believe that the best does. It has a fascination of its own, that bend, Marilla. I wonder how the road beyond it goes - what there is of green glory and soft, checkered light and shadows - what new landscapes - what new beauties - what curves and hills and valleys farther on.
The quote reflects the protagonist's journey from the certainty of her past to the unknown future. Upon leaving Queen's, she initially envisioned a clear path ahead, filled with goals and milestones. However, she now encounters a twist in that path, symbolizing uncertainty in life’s direction. Despite the unpredictability, she embraces the unknown with hope and anticipation.
This sense of wonder about the future is palpable, as she contemplates what lies beyond...
