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Favorite characters in Little Women

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Some favorite characters in Little Women include Jo March for her independence and strong will, Beth March for her kindness and gentle nature, and Marmee for her wisdom and nurturing presence. Each character offers unique traits that resonate with readers and contribute to the novel's enduring appeal.

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Who is your favorite character in Little Women?

This topic may be moved to the discussion board so that you can get more varied responses to the question, but I will give you a few of my thoughts on the topic.  When you go to complete your assignment, you will obviously have to decide this for yourself.  You may want to ask yourself, whom did you most relate to?  Whose story line were you most drawn to?  How did you feel about the outcome of each of the sisters?

My first and only favorite is Jo.  She dominates the novel, and because she is the most modern and strong wiledl of the sisters, I find her to be the most relatable. I appreciate her understanding of herself and what she wants from her life. I admire her determination to do things her way, even though I didn't agree with everything she did.  I remember being shocked when she rejected Laurie's marriage proposal.  I understood her...

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attitude, but still always thought that she missed a chance to have it all -- her writing and a man whom she knew well, had grown up with, and whom she could trust.  I guess there is a bit of the romantic in me that wantsthat for her, but the resolution of the novel and of her character leave me satisfied.  I 

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Which character in Little Women deserves special mention and why?

In my opinion Jo is the character who needs special mention. Jo is much different than the other girls. She is a tomboy and not interested in the things "normal" women of her time are. She has the most adventurous spirit out of the four girls.  Jo's personality and interests make her an outsider even within her own family. The plays that she writes allow her to remove herself from her current situation and imagine how life could be different. She is a dreamer and no one to sit idly by as life goes on. While she tries to fight being a girl for so much of the book, in the end she participates in many "womanly" events and activities.  

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