“Little Women” is a movie known for its theme of family and feminism. The movie is popular and loved around the world because it displays the reality of girlhood and womanhood.
In “Little Women,” the story follows the March family after and during the Civil War, named Jo, Amy, Beth and Meg on their journey as they mature into women. Throughout the film, the story changes from the sisters’ past to their present. The March sisters were close when they were younger, and they were taught valuable lessons by their mother when their father was fighting in the war. When they are older, Jo is making her living by being a writer in New York, Amy is studying painting in Paris while also trying to find a wealthy husband, and Meg is married and has children of her own. However, Beth gets an illness which ends up bringing the family back together.
One of the main aspects of “Little Women” is the character relationships between the March sisters and Theodore Laurence. In the movie, Theodore, mainly known as Laurie, is the March sisters’ wealthy neighbor who quickly becomes their close friend. Jo and Laurie become instantly close, and Laurie becomes a romantic interest for Jo. Laurie becomes a main figure in the March family’s life.
The setting of “Little Women” mainly takes place in Concord, Massachusetts during the 19th century. The dual timeline shows the March sisters having to overcome obstacles during and after the Civil War. Also, other settings include New York and Paris. New York is where Jo decides to settle and attempt to become an author and writer. In Paris, Amy is seeking out a wealthy husband to save her family since her sisters were unable to become wealthy themselves. The settings impact the story because it shows the reader all of the challenges that women went through during the 1800’s and even in the present day.
“Little Women” deserves a 5/5 star rating because of its impactful themes and how it displays the meaning of family and sisterhood.
