1. The book "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott is classified as an autobiographical or semi-autobiographical novel, about the lives of the four March sisters Jo, Meg, Amy, and Beth. They were raised in poverty and this book portrays their lives in Colonial America. This novel consists of many life lessons and I want to review, analyze, and dig deeper into a few of them.
2. Ella Morris ENG 102
3. “I am not afraid of storms, for I am learning how to sail my ship.” ― Louisa May Alcott, Little Women
3.1. Personal insight:
3.1.1. This quote means that when I feel afraid, anxious, or discouraged I need to remember that I am only learning and I am still growing or "I am learning how to sail my ship" It is important to keep trying and not to give up because everyone needs to learn how to sail, you are not alone.
3.2. Book meaning:
3.2.1. This quote relates to the book because Jo March is an author in the making. She is very passionate about writing and she uses this saying to remind herself not to beat herself up about her work.
4. “...for love casts out fear, and gratitude can conquer pride.” ― Louisa May Alcott, Little Women
4.1. Personal insight:
4.1.1. This quote means that we need to strive to love because when we love and have that positive impact in our lives we will not focus on what is weighing us down or causing us to fear in life. And when we are grateful for what we have and for what we have experienced we will be less prideful and practicing this creates humility in your souls.
4.2. Book meaning:
4.2.1. In the book the little family of girls grows up very poor and the second part of this quotes relates to their lives. If they are grateful for what they have such as their happy, joyous family, they can overcome anything.
5. “Be worthy love, and love will come.” ― Louisa May Alcott, Little Women
5.1. Personal insight:
5.1.1. This quote means that when you are seeking something, in this case love, you need to be worthy yourself. You cannot be longing for something that you don't possess yourself, you can't expect someone to love you if you don't have that same love in return. When you remain worthy love will come and bless you.
5.2. Book meaning:
5.2.1. In Little Women Jo struggles to love, a boy in the book named Laurie falls in love with her and she rejects it. Eventually she is longing for love and when she does as this quote says she finds it in an unexpected place with an unexpected person.