Little Women
Posted on June 14, 2008
Filed Under Books, Favorite Books
Early this year, a local channel here aired Little Women, the cartoon series. It was dubbed in our native tongue to cater to children who watch shows in the morning. I really took the time to watch it every day as I am able to relive the book as well. It was quite a good adaptation and it stayed true to the book which I would definitely know since it is one of my all-time favorites.
The story centered on the March Family especially the daughters. They are Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy. Each character is distinct but lovable anyway. Among the sisters, I have identified with Jo as I was a bit tomboyish too when I was growing up. Meg was very lady-like, Beth, the loving sister, and Amy, the youngest and who was always in a hurry to grow up and join her elder sisters in parties.
They became friends with Laurie who was a wealthy young man. He lived on the big house next door and as time went by, the sisters also became close with Mr. Laurence, Laurie’s grandfather. During those times, the March family was considered poor. Their father was off to war and their mother was the only one left to raise them. There were difficult times but they managed to overcome the problems and remained hopeful.
Of course there’s a happy ending. Father March came home, Beth recuperated from her illness, Meg fell in love with Laurie’s tutor, Jo published her book, and Amy learned to be unselfish.
It might be a simple story but it was full of values and lessons to be learned. I’m far from being a kid but I would definitely read it again only if I can find my copy.
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Little Women is one of my all time favorite classical book! The first time I read it I was 10 years old…and I immediately related to Jo…the strong, opinionated but sweet and artistic sister…