Little women

By: Louisa May Alcott
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  • This novel tells about the daily activity that is occurred in March family’s house. A family consists of Mrs. March and her four daughters Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy. Her father, Mr. March fights in the civil war that is occurred around the year 1860. Meg as the eldest and the most beautiful woman among them all and she wants to become a housewife. Jo is a tomboy character and she has a dream to become a famous writer. Beth is a soft girl and she loves to play music. She hopes she could be a great musician. Meanwhile, Amy is a spoiled girl who wants to be a great painter. They are very lucky because they have a mother like a Mrs. March. She has a soft heart nature and she is wise. Although she must take care her four the children alone, she never complained. Alcott story begin with the four March girls sitting in their living room, lamenting their poverty. The girls decide that each of them will bering a gift for their mother, Marmee, instead of having a gift for themselves on Christmas. Marmee comes home with a letter from Mr. March. The letter inspires the girl to struggle againts their burdens more cheerfully and not to complain about their poverty. On Chistmas the girls then give Marmee her gifts and perform a play, operatic tragedy. One day, Meg and Jo attend a New Year’s Party at home of Meg’s wealthy friend, Sally Gardiner. At the party, Jo meets Laurie, the grandson of old Mr. Laurence. Mr. Laurence is the best friends of Mr. March. The girls have various adventures. Meg and find work outside the home to help support the family. Meg spends her days teaching small children as a governess. Jo spends time reading and caring for her Aunt March and wishes that she could read all the books in her Aunt’s library. At some point, Laurie invites Jo and Meg to watch the Seven Castle of the Diamond Lake. Jo refused to let Amy go with her to theater. Upon arriving home Jo learns that Amy burns Jo’s manuscript which her feel so hurt and crushed that she cannot ever forgive Amy. In her anger, she nearly lets Amy drown while ice skating. Because of Marmee, finally Jo can forgive her liltle sister. Then story resolves around Pretty Meg who attends Annie Moffat’s party. However, Meg is ashamed that her family is poor and that she cannot afford a new dress like the others girls. While at the party, she hears that people think she intends to marry Laurie just for his money. One day, the family received a telegram saying that Mr. March is sick in the hospital in Washington, D.C. Marmee goes to treat him and Jo sells her hair to help financing the trip. While Mrs. March on Washington, the baby of Hummel family is very ill which results in Baby’s death of scarlet fever. Beth returns and is confined to bed, Amy is sent to Aunt March’s house because of the fear of her contracting the fever. Beth are dying on the brink of death until Marmee returns. Finally, the fever breaks. Later, the story tells about Mr. Brooke who will get a job. Then he asks Meg to marry him. Jo is very upset at the prospect of loosing her sister, but Marmee tries to comfort her. On Christmas Day, Mr. March returns home. The girls are happy to see him and finally the March family is complete.
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Episodes
  • Little Women - 47 - Harvest Time

    Little Women - 47 - Harvest Time
    Mar 19 2024
    27 mins
  • Little Women - 46 - Under the Umbrella

    Little Women - 46 - Under the Umbrella
    Mar 19 2024
    34 mins
  • Little Women - 45 - Daisy and Demi

    Little Women - 45 - Daisy and Demi
    Mar 19 2024
    15 mins

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