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Little Men

Louisa May Alcott

49 pages • 1 hour read

Louisa May Alcott

Little Men

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1871

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  • Summary
  • Background
    • Chapter Summaries & Analyses
  • Chapters 1-5
  • Chapters 6-9
  • Chapters 10-14
  • Chapters 15-17
  • Chapters 19-21
  • Character Analysis
  • Themes
  • Symbols & Motifs
  • Important Quotes
  • Essay Topics

    • Essay Topics

    1.

    What is the effect of the episodic structure of the novel on its themes?

    2.

    Jo Bhaer admits that she understands Nan because she was “a naughty child myself” (97). Discuss the novel’s exploration of the value of empathy in education.

    3.

    Plumfield is depicted as a utopian community, set apart from social norms. How does Alcott use the setting to explore idealism in education?

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