| This is the third and last in the "Little Women" series. It begins 10 years after the end of "Little Men" and takes place in the grounds and buildings that have grown up around the school for boys that Jo started. Jo March has finally become recognized as the "celebrated American authoress" that Laurie foretold in "Little Women." Meanwhile, she and her husband, Professor Bhaer, have raised their pupils to go out into the world to make their way as hard-working and generally honorable men. The book concentrates on a few of readers' favorites from "Little Men" -- Nat, who is tempted by the world but turns out all right in the end, earning the approval of long-time sweetheart Daisy's parents; Demi, her brother, who assumes the mantle of head of the households when his gentle father passes away; Dan, the firebrand, whose good heart and secret love shine through even the worst of tribulations; Jo and Professor Bhaer's own two sons, Rob and Teddy, who survive a few scrapes on the road to manhood. Of particular interest is Emil, one of the nephews Professor Bhaer has raised as his own; a sailor, Emil survives a harrowing sea journey and learns much about himself and human nature. A few of the girls from the old school days grow up, too; Daisy's love for Nat is unwavering; Nan's strong will and fiercely independent streak stays strong even in the face of Tom's devotion; Josie and Bess, the two cousins who could not be more opposite characters. | ||
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Plot & Themes Tone of book? - upbeat Time/era of story - 1600-1899 Life of a profession: Is this an adult or child's book? - Adult or Young Adult Book Job/Profession/Status story Yes Main Character Gender - Female Profession/status: Age: - 20's-30's Ethnicity/Nationality Main Adversary Identity: - society Setting How much descriptions of surroundings? - 2 () United States Yes Small town? Yes Small town people: - nice, like Andy/Opie/Aunt Bee Writing Style Amount of dialog - roughly even amounts of descript and dialog |
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