Introduction When Louisa May Alcott published “Little Women” it became a hit around the world for children and adults alike. At the time it was published in 1868, it was instantly unique in the sense that it had characters that broke conventional gender roles, which...
Introduction For this reflection paper, I have chosen the old classic Little Women by Louisa May Alcott in 1868 (Goodreads, n.a.). It may be more dated and have concepts that are not a true reflection of today’s world, but in my opinion, this novel depicts...
Abstract Nineteenth-century literary heroines were defined by distinct and precise social expectations, including behavior and values. Female leads embodied the expectations of society and were perfect examples of the ideal women. In Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë and Little Women by Louisa May Alcott, the...
Both Little women and Anne of Green Gables are set in a time period when each gender has specific roles to fill for their families. It was unheard-of to see someone go against their gender norms. People who did not follow their duties were often...
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