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Time March-es on...
I was reading this post about how one's perception of the story changes over time.
Time March-es on
In the beginning, I didn't identify with Jo. I do now, of course...the whole "spinster writer" thing, the dream of revolutionizing education, the secret attraction to tall men with German accents...but when I first read Little Women, I thought Jo was too impulsive. I was a little afraid of the way she'd jump about, of the way her mind leapfrogged and her tongue was unchecked.
I was a Meg girl (yes, my favorite Beatle was Paul. Why do you ask?). I was the big sister; I admired Meg's calm control and the (somewhat unearned, perhaps?) respect she commanded from her sisters. I liked that she'd at least try getting all tarted up before she decided that immodesty wasn't really her bag. it continues on her blog.
I wonder how others have had their perception of the book change over time?
March 19, 2005 in Reading the Book | Permalink
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I was at "Little Women: The Musical" in February and even filmed one of the commercials! That night I had long hair!
On Valentine's Day I donated 12 inches of hair to Locks of Love! My nine year-old has Alopecia Areata (chronic hair loss) so it was especially heart warming for me to do this!
Thank you to anyone who participates in this gift giving!
Posted by: Pen | March 23, 2005 11:36 AM








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