In the book Little Women by Louisa May Alcott the story is set around four sisters. All four sisters have distinct personalities but they also share similarities. Each sister has a different ambition and priority than the next; Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy are all very set on their own goals. Despite the differences among the sisters they are all passionate about their dedication and love towards their family.
             Meg, the oldest of the sisters, is a plump, but beautiful girl. She is very sweet and motherly towards her younger sisters and everyone else. There is one thing that troubles Meg throughout the story; she misses the luxuries her family was able to afford before. She wishes she were able to afford luxuries throughout the story, until she marries and realizes the love of her family is all she needs.
             Jo, the second oldest and the tomboy of the March family, loves to write. Her ambition is to make a living from writing novels. She eventually does have a successful column in a newspaper. Jo does not like the domestic chores she must complete at the home of her wealthy aunt. When her father is away fighting in the war Jo acts as the man of the house. Jo also shows much love and guidance to her younger sister Beth. She is more or less a maternal figure to Beth.
             Beth is the next sister. She is the quiet, observant child in the family. Beth never really had any goals in life, and if she would have they would not have been accomplished because she caught scarlet fever and died at a young age. In her short time on the earth Beth was exceedingly devoted to her family and the outcast dolls she fervently watched over. Beth was content whenever she felt everyone was at peace and happy.
             Amy March was the youngest of the four sisters. In the beginning of the story she was very self-centered. She grew out of her selfishness and eventually became a very mature, loving woman. Amy focused a great deal on becoming bett...