he epitome of what a woman of her day should be. At the end of the story, Meg is the only sister that had set up a home in which she desires nothing more than to be a housewife. Beth the third eldest of the sisters, is sweet, kind, and gentle in every way. She goes about her daily duties uncomplaining and is dearly loved by everyone associated with her. At the young age of seventeen, Beth falls ill and dies; however, her sweet nature lives on in the hearts of those that knew her best. Amy, the youngest sister, yearns for the fines in life and wishes to be an artist. She eventually finds happiness as the wife of the sisters' neighbor Laurie, who is much like her in many ways. Jo, the second in line, and heroin of the story, is high-spirited and independent. She passes through the first twenty years of her life as a tomboy, and has a deep passion for writing. Throughout the novel, Jo is never completely sure of what she wants; until she meets professor Bhaer, whom she falls in love with
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