Critiquing the Classics: Little Women
Author’s Note: Unlike our previous reviews, we decided to combine the summary and review portion for Little Women. There is simply less for us to critique in this novel, especially because so much of its value comes from its characters and the way Alcott approaches their lives. Instead, we wanted to focus more on why a novel written more than 150 years ago can still feel so personal. In many ways, the March sisters’ experiences with growing up, forming their identities, and figuring out what...