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A MERRY CHRISTMAS
An Analysis of Chapter 2
Tone
Reflective, Warm, Charitable, Uplifting
Basic Stats
| Intensity | Clarity | Conflict | Resolution | Pacing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Relaxed - (2) | Crystal-clear - (5) | There's some - (3) | Complete - (5) | Quick - (4) |
Basically...
The March sisters celebrate Christmas by exchanging thoughtful homemade gifts, committing to charitable acts, and enjoying a surprise feast from a neighbor.
In more detail...
Jo wakes up early on Christmas Day, followed by her sisters Meg, Beth, and Amy. The girls discover books under their pillows-a gift from their mother-and pledge to read and follow their teachings. Despite the lack of luxury, they exhibit a happy contentment with their simple presents. Their breakfast gets interrupted by news of a nearby impoverished family in dire need. The March girls decide to give away their feast to them. After aiding the family, they return home to find that Mr. Laurence, their neighbor, has sent them a generous Christmas supper in appreciation of their kindness, which includes ice cream and flowers.
Characters
- Jo
- About - The first to wake on Christmas Day, finds a book under her pillow, and shows her affection for her sisters by waking them and sharing the moment. Jo reads together with Meg, suggesting a reflective nature underneath her restlessness. She playfully interacts with the poor family and the neighborhood boy.
- Personality Traits - Tender, affectionate, impulsive, playful, brave
- Physical Characteristics - Not explicitly described in this chapter.
- Character Connections
- Meg - Sisters and share a loving and obedient bond.
- Beth - Jo is influentially loved by Beth.
- Amy - Jo shares a harmonious bond with Amy.
- Mrs. March - Jo joyously rushes to thank her for the Christmas gifts.
- Meg
- About - Wakes up to Jo's 'merry Christmas' and finds her own book, suggesting pious and reflective qualities. She influences her sisters to cherish the books and advises on reading them daily.
- Personality Traits - Serious, pious, influential, caring
- Physical Characteristics - Not explicitly described in this chapter.
- Character Connections
- Jo - Sisters and share a loving and obedient bond.
- Beth - Meg, as the eldest sister, cares for and influences Beth.
- Amy - Meg shows kindness and care for Amy.
- Mrs. March - Obeys and upholds the values instilled by her mother.
- Beth
- About - Wakes up and participates in the early morning gift exchange. She is moved by the pretty books and her sisters' example. Demonstrating a caring and eager-to-help nature, Beth volunteers to carry food to the poor family and is emotionally touched by their condition.
- Personality Traits - Impressed, caring, helpful, sensitive
- Physical Characteristics - Not explicitly described in this chapter.
- Character Connections
- Jo - Sisters, where Beth feels affection and admiration for Jo.
- Meg - Beth is influenced by Meg's pious and caring nature.
- Amy - Beth shares a bond with her younger sister, Amy.
- Mrs. March - Reveres her mother and wishes to be able to gift her kindness.
- Amy
- About - Joins her sisters for the Christmas morning gift exchange and strives to be less selfish by preferring to have the handsomest present to give, as demonstrated by exchanging her cologne bottle. Her aesthetic sense and desire to improve her character come through.
- Personality Traits - Dainty, concerned with beauty, eager to be good and selfless
- Physical Characteristics - Not explicitly described in this chapter.
- Character Connections
- Jo - Sisters with Jo, who appreciates Amy's efforts to be selfless.
- Meg - Looks up to Meg as her older sister.
- Beth - Shares the mutual bond of sisterhood with Beth.
- Mrs. March - Thankful to her mother for the Christmas books and is touched her mother's gestures.
- Mrs. March
- About - Played the role of the caring mother who gifted her daughters meaningful books for Christmas. She told them about the neighboring family's plight, prompting her daughters to act with charity. Later, she's delighted by Mr. Laurence's generous Christmas dinner gesture for her daughters.
- Personality Traits - Kind, generous, loving, motherly, thrifty
- Physical Characteristics - Not explicitly described in this chapter.
- Character Connections
- Jo - Caring mother to Jo and her sisters.
- Meg - Educates and instills values in Meg as her mother.
- Beth - Beth shows reverence and love for her as her mother.
- Amy - Is grateful for Amy's appreciation of the Christmas gifts.