"I don't see how
you can write and act such splendid things, Jo. You're a regular
Shakespeare!" exclaimed Beth, who firmly believed that her sisters were
gifted with wonderful genius in all things.
The book’ Little women’ was one of the finest classics of
olden times. It talks about how little girls (March sisters) led their
beautiful life in world war times. By taking enough responsibilities on their shoulders,
they waited for their father to finish his duty towards the country and come
back. Each girl had particular talent which defined them.
If one was good at
music, another was bibliophile. Amy’s confidante was Meg aka Margaret and Beth’s
confidante was Jo. I found Jo’s character very interesting. Although each
sister had wonderful talents stored inside them, Jo’s talent was the one with
which I could relate or connect. She was independent, practical, and funny. She
had dogmatic views on all topics. She was the strongest female character in the
book. Her writings connected with Shakespeare and such great authors. Her anger
towards Amy and the way she teased her shows the tender relationship between
sisters. We all fight with our sisters but we don’t carry that baggage
throughout our lifetime. Likewise, though Jo and Amy were always picking at
each other, their love and affection was deeply ingrained.
Meg was a role model
to Amy. As she was a elder sister, she taught the girls how to behave and carry
out the duties effectively. Beth was a homely and flowerlike girl among all.
She loved music and aspired to become one of the best musicians. She practiced
keyboard after finishing her household chores which majorly involved knitting,
cleaning, tending plants and flowers etc. Each of them had their own
aspirations and dreams and their distinct personality interests us and makes
this book unputdownable. They called their mom Marmie and worshiped her. In
the absence of their father, their mother showed them the manner to walk in the
path of life.
This is my little book which keeps me going and gives me immense
pleasure while reading. On the surface, this book surely scores to must have category.
If you think that as the name goes, it will be related to children, then you
are wrong. One of the realities of mankind and life are well portrayed. This
book enlists relationship, friendship, memories, dreams, hopes and separation inside
it. The happy and sad lives of four girls are nicely shown. As the story goes,
the childhood memories gives us a good laugh and smile on her face but at the
same time some of the harsh realities makes us bleed. For example, it happens when
Jo and Laurie did not end up together.
This book gives us a look at author’s
life as the events on the book pretty much revolves around her life. For some
of us, this book acts as a rule book and certain valuable quotes should be
noted on our diary for reference. One should definitely read this book and get themselves
a good treat and food for their thoughts. Love Louisa May Alcott. And Love my little
women. Our childhood is the glorious days of our life. Let’s enjoy and make it
more memorable like these young girls did.
A review well written and seems balanced.
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