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hrmnyboy
hrmnyboy

Can anyone tell me the exact ages of the sisters from the beginning of the novel, through the key moments in their lives, to the end of the novel?

I'm directing a production of Little Women- The Musical and am having difficulty putting together a timeline for the story from the first Christmas to Amy and Laurie's wedding.

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Posted by hrmnyboy on Wednesday June 13, 2007 at 6:28 PM and tagged with character ages, little women, timeline.

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  1. brendawm Teacher
    High School - 9th Grade

    eNotes Editor

    Meg is the eldest of the four girls. Seventeen as the book opens, she is drawn to domestic affairs and feels rewarded when she is able to please those around her. The second eldest of the four March sisters, Jo is independent, tempestuous, vivacious, clever, and self-confident. She is sixteen when the story opens, and she has no desire to get married, preferring the happy and satisfying life she enjoys with her family. Beth is the second youngest of the March girls. She is fourteen as the story opens, and she is painfully shy and withdrawn. Amy is the youngest of the March girls and is twelve at the beginning of the novel.

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    Posted by brendawm on Wednesday June 13, 2007 at 6:47 PM

  2. peppers
    peppers Student
    High School - 9th Grade

    Meg is the oldest, she is sixteen at the beginning of the book. Jo is fifteen, Beth is thirteen, and Amy is twelve.

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    Posted by peppers on Tuesday April 15, 2008 at 3:46 PM