Questions About Little Women (Little Women, #1)

by Louisa May Alcott

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Was Jo ever in love with Laurie?

booksofthedead I mean...let's use autobiographical discourse here.

Romantic love? Very unlikely.

There is plenty of evidence that Louisa May Alcott was a lesbian. Jo w…moreI mean...let's use autobiographical discourse here.

Romantic love? Very unlikely.

There is plenty of evidence that Louisa May Alcott was a lesbian. Jo was meant to be inspired by her - her autobiography, steeped in fiction. When Jo tells Laurie that she's tried to love him like he loves her but she can't, this is a nod to the author's struggle to love men as she thought women were supposed to love men but she just couldn't.

Jo was never supposed to marry, much like Alcott never married. She was forced to write Jo into marriage, hence the older German professor - a meeting of the minds, not the hearts. Once again, very much perhaps how Alcott was able to meet men, with her mind but never her heart. And in her diaries, she doesn't even understand her own feelings towards women. This confusion is easily reflected in Jo.

So did Jo love Laurie? Yes. And she always will love Laurie.

But was Jo ever IN love with Laurie? No. (less)

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These little women, how little are they? I mean, are they, like, scary little?

Cathy Nicolette Ok, Joey.... should we put the book in the freezer?

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Would this book suit a nine year old girl who normally reads books about lost puppies or fairies etc.? It was recommended to me but I'm not sure if my sister would really like it.

Kari Ann Although it was originally written to appeal to girls of all ages, times have changed. Children in our generation don't value this novel the same way …moreAlthough it was originally written to appeal to girls of all ages, times have changed. Children in our generation don't value this novel the same way children did back in the late 19th century. I don't think this is a suitable read for a nine year old. The Little House on the Prairie series is pretty similar and has been proven to be more successful with children (in my experience, at least!) You might have more luck with those books :)(less)

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What are your thoughts and opinions about Amy? She's generally not the favorite sister, to say the least. From the time she burned Jo's manuscript to her journey to Europe and eventual marriage to Laurie, readers brush her off as selfish. So, out of curiosity, what are your thoughts? :)

E I think that Amy is selfish, but she is also one of the book's most authentic characters! She is almost equal to Jo in my eyes. It would have been a b…moreI think that Amy is selfish, but she is also one of the book's most authentic characters! She is almost equal to Jo in my eyes. It would have been a bit annoying growing up under Jo, and who knows, maybe I would have burned her manuscript too. Haha, in fact I think Amy was pretty brave to risk Jo's wrath.
Her looks combined with good character make her into an unconventional beauty with an imperfect nose and too-big smile. She has a bad singing voice. She pursues art even though she's not good at it. She tries to be cultured even when none of her siblings care for it.
And she and Laurie are much better suited! It worked out like it was meant to! So in my opinion Amy is a great character who is interesting and unconventional and human and relatable. :) (less)

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