The Power of Love in Little Women"Truly, love works wonders!" (335) The March family portrayed in Little Women by Louisa May Alcott, was the classic American family. The father is fighting in the war, the mother is knowledgeable and wise and the four daughters are seeds of independence. At the beginning of the novel we are introduced to all four sisters. Meg, the eldest, is wise and very attentive to the class and styles of the time. Jo was the least like all her sisters. He longs to be a boy and not have to worry about petty things like his hair and what he wears. Beth is a kind and gentle soul who is always happy with what she has. Amy, the youngest, is very presumptuous. She's always worried about how she looks and who she'll marry." "It's so terrible to be poor!" sighed Meg, looking at her old dress. "I don't think it's fair that some girls have lots of nice things and some have nothing," added the little Amy, sniffling hurt. “We have Daddy and Mommy.” and each other, Beth said contentedly, from her corner. Jo immediately sat up, put his hands in his pockets, and began to whistle. “Don't do it, Jo, it's so boyish!'' why do I do it'” (p. 3-4). Although different in many ways, they all loved each other. It was, however, love from and for other people that changed them all in so many ways. Being the older sister, Meg felt a lot of pressure on her to marry into the right class. He wanted beautiful things and a big house. She wasn't as cocky as Amy, but she continually let Jo know how disappointed she was in her. Jo's unladylike tendencies disgusted her. After going to a coming out party for Annie Moffat, Meg was a changed person... middle of paper... in every other love. In his short life he changed many people for the better. The March family has survived many hardships and overcome many obstacles. Without the love for each other, they wouldn't have made it this far. Many years later, Mrs. and Mr. March sit and watch their daughters and grandchildren frolic in the orchard. They both see how much they have grown and changed, Mrs. March turns to Mr. March and says, "Truly, love works miracles! How very, very happy they must be" (335) Work Cited Alcott, Louisa May. Little Women. New York: Signet, 1983.Douglas, Ann. Introduction. Little Women. By Louisa May Alcott. New York: Signet, 1983. vii-xxvii.Elbert, Sarah. Hunger for Home: Louisa May Alcott and Little Women. Philadelphia: Temple Press, 1984. Hollander, Anne. "Portraying 'Little Women' through the ages. New York Times April 15. 1994.