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This book holds a very special corner in my heart, for while reading about the lives of the four March sisters I realised that my own character is a blend of traits from Meg, Amy, Beth and Jo; and that I possess a bit of each of their distinctive features in my soul. Honestly, this made the events in the book more relatable and familiar to me since I had the chance to empathize with the feelings, thoughts and decisions of the March sisters.
Just like Meg, I have a girlish fancy for pretty clothes and comfortable lifestyles. I enjoy dressing up and attending to elegant events, as Meg does. Most people I know tell me that I have always been mature for my age, so I dare say that Amy March's graceful manners and her "precocious" behaviours are similar to mine, though I never want to give the wrong impression that I am arrogant or conceited, since I don't put any particular effort in order to be dignified. I mean, it's just how my character is; something I can't change, because of its completely natural presence. As for Beth March, I can't help noticing the strong resemblance between her introvert soul and mine. Among the four sisters, Beth is the most tranquil, silent and calm one; yet she is contented with her life, doing the things she likes on her own, and preferring to be absorbed in her small but pleasant hobbies instead of spending her time in the crowded society. A part of me is just like Beth, in terms of her tendency to live a quiet and peaceful life.
Now, if you asked me to make a comparison between the sisters, and decide which one I feel myself closest to, I would probably say Jo March. A huge part of my personality consists of Jo's traits, and throughout the book I always found myself relating to her sweet or bitter experiences, and comparing them with my own. First of all, perhaps the biggest characteristic feature Jo and I share is our literary spirit, and our desire to be accomplished authors. Then, I also have the quick temper and sharp tongue of Jo which sometimes gets me into scrapes and makes me do things that I regret afterward, when my fury subsides and I begin to regard the matter with a more sensible approach. Jo is just like me, and as she did in the book, I am endeavouring to overcome my habit of giving extreme reactions to certain events. That's why I emphatized with Jo's struggles profoundly during my read. I would personally say that Jo is the kind of person who cannot easily "fit in", you know; the kind of person who feels herself distinguished from the society due to her unique personality traits, which often contradict with people's expectations, thus leading to a conflict between the conventional style of thinking and the extraordinary mind that refuses to restrict its capabilities with the stereotypes. In other words, I think we can call Jo the reflection of Louisa May Alcott's feminist mindset. The author herself was a firm advocate of feminism, as we all know, so she somehow had to put her notion into the book through something or someone - and she chose Jo to make a realistic portrayal of brave, ambitious young girls struggling under the pressure of not meeting the definition of an "ideal woman". As a feminist, Louisa May Alcott conveyed her message to the reader through Jo's experiences and her efforts to maintain her place in a world where womanhood is limited to very narrow roles.
So all in all, what I want to say that this book is a great option for readers seeking insight into the life struggles of a family living in the 19th century America, and in my opinion this is a must-read classic for especially girls, because I believe that most of them will find the characteristics of March sisters relatable as I did. If you still haven't read this cozy, beautiful tale of family love, female strength and growing up, I advise you to do it now!
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