Louisa May Alcott, whom was a very detailed and expressive novelist was well known for her excerpt “Death of A Soldier,” as it was based on her experience working as a nurse at the union hospital in Georgetown. Her story was very touching on how she had to face a challenge during one of her rounds as a nurse. The purpose of Alcott writing this story was to get the readers to visually picture what was going on in that exact scene as she witnessed her patient John suffer deeply from wounds after
Little Women by Louisa Alcott would definitely appeal to women of all types and ages. Little Women appeals to a broad audience, its full of the values and beliefs, and it paints a very real picture of most American’s lives at the time. The reason for this book appealing to such a broad audience lies in all the characters’ personalities. Mrs. March is a strong, independent woman who never falters, therefore she relates to all independent women; but she is also a mother who plants strong values in
In Louisa May Alcott’s novel, Little Women, some of the recurring themes include learning to appreciate what you have and that having money does not guarantee happiness-- family and love are just as important for the well being of oneself. These themes are taught to the five girls of the March family- Jo, Meg, Beth, and Amy- by their thoughtful, affectionate mother. The mother’s wisdom is gradually passed down to her four daughters, teaching them the importance of love, gratefulness, and selflessness
Louisa May Alcott was born on November 29, 1832 in Germantown, PA to Amos Bronson Alcott & Abby May Alcott. Her siblings were Abigail May Alcott Nieriker, Anna Alcott Pratt, and Elizabeth Sewall Alcott. The Alcott’s were a poverty stricken family but they were rich in the areas of family unity and intellectuality. When she was 8 she would keep a journal, documenting her excitements, her states, and her trouble monitoring her anger. While a little girl she was drawn to become anti-slavery because
time by employing it well. Then youth will be delightful, old age ill bring few regrets, and life will become a beautiful success” (Alcott). The wise words of an All-American author who lived a boundless life. From journal and diary entries to novels, short stories, and poems Louisa Alcott had great success and published many books in her lifetime. Louisa May Alcott was born in Germantown, Pennsylvania on November 29, 1832. Louisa wasn’t like every other girl in her time in fact she was nothing