Why must people kneel down to pray? If I really wanted to pray I'll tell you what I'd do. I'd go out into a great big field all alone or into the deep, deep, woods, and I'd look up into the sky-up-up-up-into that lovely blue sky that looks as if there was no end to its blueness. And then I'd just FEEL a prayer.
In "Anne of Green Gables," the protagonist Anne reflects on the nature of prayer and the physical act of kneeling. She questions why people must adopt this specific posture to connect with the divine. Instead, Anne envisions a personal and intimate experience with prayer that transcends traditional rituals.
She describes her ideal setting for praying as a vast, open field or a secluded forest, where she can immerse herself in nature. By gazing at the endless blue sky, Anne expresses her belief that she could simply feel a prayer rather than go through formal motions. This perspective highlights her desire for a more genuine emotional connection with spirituality.
