TRISHA COLEEN G.

ASOTIGUE November 7, 2023

QUENIE S. ELICO
FRANICINE OMAYON

EM 7- CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENT LITERATURE

TRIO TASK

TASK 1: EXPLAIN
Read the story, Little Women, by Louisa May Alcott and write a character analysis.

Characterization Protagonist Antagonist Deuteragonist Confidante Other Supporting

Characters
Round/Dynamic Josephine “Jo” There really Margaret “Meg” Marmee March Amy March
March isn't any March Amy is the youngest of the
villain in Marmee is the mother of the March sisters. She is artistic
Jo is a well- Little Women Like Jo, Meg is a March sisters. She serves as a and dreams of becoming a
rounded character – no round and dynamic moral compass throughout the famous painter. Her
who undergoes scheming character. She evolves story. Her daughters often character undergoes
significant bad guy from a traditional and confide in her, seeking her significant development as
development plotting the somewhat materialistic wisdom and advice. Marmee she matures from a spoiled
throughout the downfall of young woman into a plays a central role in the lives child into a more
story. She the sisters, loving and contented of her children, offering responsible and refined
transforms from a no evil wife and mother. counsel, comfort, and a moral young woman.
fiery and genius, and compass. She serves as a
independent young no childhood Meg is the eldest of confidante to her daughters,
girl into a more rival. the March sisters, and helping them navigate the Theodore “Laurie”
mature and Instead, her story runs parallel challenges and joys of their Laurence
responsible each of the to that of the central lives. Laurie is a dynamic
woman. Her girls slowly protagonist, Jo March. character in the story. He
dynamic character but surely While Jo's character undergoes significant
is central to the conquers her takes center stage in personal growth and
novel's narrative. own the novel, Meg's evolution, transitioning from
personality experiences, a carefree young man to a
flaws. So, if particularly her desire more mature and
the for a more responsible individual.
 protagonist conventional and
is Jo March, affluent life, are also
well, so is significant and
the contribute to the
antagonist – overall themes of the
she's her story. Meg's character
own worst development and her
enemy. journey into adulthood
make her an important
The secondary character in
characters in the narrative.
the story do
experience
inner
conflicts,
personal
growth, and
self-
discovery,
the central
themes of
the novel
revolve
around
family,
sisterhood,
societal
expectations,
and the
pursuit of
one's
dreams.
Static Mr. Robert March
Mr. March can be
considered a static
 character. While his moral
influence on his daughters
is enduring, he does not
undergo significant personal
change or development
during the course of the
novel. His character
remains consistent in its
values and principles.
Flat Aunt March
Aunt March is primarily a
flat character, characterized
as a stern and wealthy
relative. She remains
relatively unchanging
throughout the story in
terms of personal growth or
development. Her role in
the story is more focused
on her consistent traits and
her impact on the March
sisters rather than her own
evolution.

Beth March
She maintains a consistent
and unchanging gentle and
kind nature throughout the
story. Her character is more
about embodying specific
qualities (kindness, purity)
and serving as a symbol
rather than undergoing
significant personal
development or
transformation. While she is
an important and beloved
character, she is not
portrayed as dynamic or
evolving like some of the
other characters in the
novel, such as Jo, Laurie, or
Amy.

Hannah Mullet
While she is a beloved
member of the March
family, her character is not
highly developed in the
story.

James Laurence
Mr. Laurence is an
educated and benevolent
figure, but his character is
not extensively explored.

The Hummels
The Hummels are
portrayed as impoverished,
but their characters are not
deeply developed.

Mr. Davis
Amy's teacher, Mr. Davis,
does not have a highly
developed character in the
story.

Mrs. Crocker
 Mrs. Crocker is a gossipy
neighbor, but her character
is not explored in depth.
Stock Aunt Josephine March
She is somewhat of a
stereotypical crabby,
wealthy, and old character.

Fred Vaughn
Fred is a stock character in
the sense that he
represents the wealthy and
eligible suitor archetype.

Grace Vaughn
Grace represents the typical
English girl in the story.

Kate Vaughn
Kate, like her sister Grace,
represents the typical
English girl.

Frank Vaughn
Frank is a stock character
representing the English
boy who is a potential love
interest.

Esther
Esther serves as a
stereotypical French maid
character.
Foil Meg March to Jo March
Jo is contrasted with each
of her sisters one by one,
and her contrast with Meg is
especially strong. Meg and
Jo are the two older sisters
and they're only a year
apart in age, but their
personalities are radically
different. Meg is proper and
ladylike, yearns after wealth
and beautiful clothes, and
has a sweet, romantic
nature. By contrast, Jo is
awkward and tomboyish,
doesn't care about money
or clothes at all, and gets
herself into all kinds of
trouble because she's so
blunt. But the two senior
March girls do have
something in common: each
of them "mothers" one of
her younger sisters.

Beth March to Jo March

Beth and Jo have a special
bond, despite their many
differences. Shy, quiet Beth
admires Jo's boldness and
talent, and Jo loves Beth for
her affectionate, giving
personality. Beth's tendency
to blend into the woodwork
allows Jo to stand out even
more.
Amy March to Jo March
Amy and Jo are the most
explosive pairing of the
March sisters. When they're
young, they tend to quarrel;
Jo is irritated by Amy's
affectations, and Amy feels
insulted and neglected
because Jo is
condescending and leaves
her littlest sister out of
things. After Amy burns Jo's
manuscript in revenge for
being left behind one night,
it seems like they will be
estranged forever. However,
a dangerous accident
reminds Jo to set aside her
anger and simply love her
sister, even if they are very
different. Later on, when
they are adults, the contrast
between them will be just as
sharp; Amy loves the man
Jo never could.